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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.06, 33,709.77 and 13,816.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.06, 33,709.77 and 13,816.62 is: 19,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.06 : 33,709.77 = 13,816.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.06/33,709.77 = 13,816.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.06x = 33,709.77 × 13,816.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.06x = 465,755,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,755,082.38/24,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.62

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