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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.02, 33,709.82 and 13,819.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.02, 33,709.82 and 13,819.42 is: 19,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.02 : 33,709.82 = 13,819.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.02/33,709.82 = 13,819.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.02x = 33,709.82 × 13,819.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.02x = 465,850,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,850,160.70/24,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,068.76

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