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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.63, 33,685.86 and 13,799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.63, 33,685.86 and 13,799.89 is: 19,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.63 : 33,685.86 = 13,799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.63/33,685.86 = 13,799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.63x = 33,685.86 × 13,799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.63x = 464,861,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,861,162.56/24,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.17

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