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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.08, 33,779.94 and 13,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.08, 33,779.94 and 13,868.75 is: 19,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.08 : 33,779.94 = 13,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.08/33,779.94 = 13,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.08x = 33,779.94 × 13,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.08x = 468,485,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,485,542.88/24,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.20

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