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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.62, 33,726.68 and 13,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.62, 33,726.68 and 13,829.04 is: 19,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.62 : 33,726.68 = 13,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.62/33,726.68 = 13,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.62x = 33,726.68 × 13,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.62x = 466,407,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,407,606.79/24,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,084.08

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