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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.29, 33,713.92 and 13,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.29, 33,713.92 and 13,819.69 is: 19,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.29 : 33,713.92 = 13,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.29/33,713.92 = 13,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.29x = 33,713.92 × 13,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.29x = 465,915,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,915,982.50/24,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,071.25

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