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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.94, 33,713.33 and 13,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.94, 33,713.33 and 13,819.34 is: 19,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.94 : 33,713.33 = 13,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.94/33,713.33 = 13,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.94x = 33,713.33 × 13,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.94x = 465,895,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,895,984.99/24,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.70

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