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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.81, 33,727.65 and 13,829.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.81, 33,727.65 and 13,829.22 is: 19,084.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.81 : 33,727.65 = 13,829.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.81/33,727.65 = 13,829.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.81x = 33,727.65 × 13,829.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.81x = 466,427,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,427,091.93/24,439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,084.73

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