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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.79, 33,906.02 and 13,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.79, 33,906.02 and 13,959.19 is: 19,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.79 : 33,906.02 = 13,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.79/33,906.02 = 13,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.79x = 33,906.02 × 13,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.79x = 473,300,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,300,575.32/24,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.52

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