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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.72, 33,191.46 and 13,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.72, 33,191.46 and 13,444.44 is: 18,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.72 : 33,191.46 = 13,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.72/33,191.46 = 13,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.72x = 33,191.46 × 13,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.72x = 446,240,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,240,592.48/24,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.06

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