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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.89, 33,659.85 and 13,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.89, 33,659.85 and 13,779.65 is: 19,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.89 : 33,659.85 = 13,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.89/33,659.85 = 13,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.89x = 33,659.85 × 13,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.89x = 463,821,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,821,087.88/24,393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.82

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