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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.14, 33,889.08 and 13,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.14, 33,889.08 and 13,379.14 is: 18,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.14 : 33,889.08 = 13,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.14/33,889.08 = 13,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.14x = 33,889.08 × 13,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.14x = 453,406,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,406,745.79/24,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.34

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