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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.08, 33,657.06 and 13,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.08, 33,657.06 and 13,779.70 is: 19,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.08 : 33,657.06 = 13,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.08/33,657.06 = 13,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.08x = 33,657.06 × 13,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.08x = 463,784,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,784,189.68/24,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.06

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