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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.99, 33,819.12 and 13,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.99, 33,819.12 and 13,899.33 is: 19,179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.99 : 33,819.12 = 13,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.99/33,819.12 = 13,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.99x = 33,819.12 × 13,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.99x = 470,063,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,063,109.19/24,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.99

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