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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.23, 33,732.77 and 13,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.23, 33,732.77 and 13,689.23 is: 18,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.23 : 33,732.77 = 13,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.23/33,732.77 = 13,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.23x = 33,732.77 × 13,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.23x = 461,775,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,775,409.96/24,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.98

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