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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.71, 33,657.73 and 13,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.71, 33,657.73 and 13,779.34 is: 19,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.71 : 33,657.73 = 13,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.71/33,657.73 = 13,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.71x = 33,657.73 × 13,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.71x = 463,781,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,781,305.30/24,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.45

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