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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.94, 33,782.35 and 13,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.94, 33,782.35 and 13,870.29 is: 19,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.94 : 33,782.35 = 13,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.94/33,782.35 = 13,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.94x = 33,782.35 × 13,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.94x = 468,570,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,570,991.38/24,479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.02

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