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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.84, 33,607.85 and 13,744.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.84, 33,607.85 and 13,744.49 is: 18,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.84 : 33,607.85 = 13,744.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.84/33,607.85 = 13,744.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.84x = 33,607.85 × 13,744.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.84x = 461,922,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,922,521.48/24,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.80

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