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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.26, 33,659.64 and 13,779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.26, 33,659.64 and 13,779.98 is: 19,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.26 : 33,659.64 = 13,779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.26/33,659.64 = 13,779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.26x = 33,659.64 × 13,779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.26x = 463,829,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,829,166.01/24,390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.98

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