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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,489.72, 33,796.44 and 13,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,489.72, 33,796.44 and 13,879.26 is: 19,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,489.72 : 33,796.44 = 13,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,489.72/33,796.44 = 13,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,489.72x = 33,796.44 × 13,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,489.72x = 469,069,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,069,577.83/24,489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.73

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