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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.79, 33,699.12 and 13,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.79, 33,699.12 and 13,809.45 is: 19,056.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.79 : 33,699.12 = 13,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.79/33,699.12 = 13,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.79x = 33,699.12 × 13,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.79x = 465,366,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,366,312.68/24,419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.93

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