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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.91, 33,870.50 and 13,789.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.91, 33,870.50 and 13,789.29 is: 19,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.91 : 33,870.50 = 13,789.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.91/33,870.50 = 13,789.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.91x = 33,870.50 × 13,789.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.91x = 467,050,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,050,002.69/24,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.61

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