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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.22, 33,728.87 and 13,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.22, 33,728.87 and 13,829.54 is: 19,086.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.22 : 33,728.87 = 13,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.22/33,728.87 = 13,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.22x = 33,728.87 × 13,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.22x = 466,454,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,454,812.47/24,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.32

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