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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.79, 33,958.33 and 13,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.79, 33,958.33 and 13,853.31 is: 19,115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.79 : 33,958.33 = 13,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.79/33,958.33 = 13,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.79x = 33,958.33 × 13,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.79x = 470,435,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,435,272.57/24,609.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.78

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