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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.97, 33,782.22 and 13,869.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.97, 33,782.22 and 13,869.57 is: 19,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.97 : 33,782.22 = 13,869.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.97/33,782.22 = 13,869.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.97x = 33,782.22 × 13,869.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.97x = 468,544,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,544,865.05/24,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.93

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