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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.64, 33,717.90 and 13,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.64, 33,717.90 and 13,829.16 is: 19,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.64 : 33,717.90 = 13,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.64/33,717.90 = 13,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.64x = 33,717.90 × 13,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.64x = 466,290,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,290,233.96/24,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.26

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