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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.15, 33,678.59 and 13,798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.15, 33,678.59 and 13,798.55 is: 19,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.15 : 33,678.59 = 13,798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.15/33,678.59 = 13,798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.15x = 33,678.59 × 13,798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.15x = 464,715,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,715,723.25/24,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.59

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