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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.90, 33,463.95 and 13,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.90, 33,463.95 and 13,644.14 is: 18,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.90 : 33,463.95 = 13,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.90/33,463.95 = 13,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.90x = 33,463.95 × 13,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.90x = 456,586,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,586,818.75/24,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.85

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