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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.89, 33,858.21 and 13,779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.89, 33,858.21 and 13,779.58 is: 19,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.89 : 33,858.21 = 13,779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.89/33,858.21 = 13,779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.89x = 33,858.21 × 13,779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.89x = 466,551,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,551,828.71/24,536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.30

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