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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.68, 33,727.68 and 13,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.68, 33,727.68 and 13,829.76 is: 19,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.68 : 33,727.68 = 13,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.68/33,727.68 = 13,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.68x = 33,727.68 × 13,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.68x = 466,445,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,445,719.76/24,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.59

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