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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.78, 33,709.49 and 13,819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.78, 33,709.49 and 13,819.17 is: 19,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.78 : 33,709.49 = 13,819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.78/33,709.49 = 13,819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.78x = 33,709.49 × 13,819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.78x = 465,837,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,837,103.83/24,429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,068.41

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