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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.54, 33,731.57 and 13,834.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.54, 33,731.57 and 13,834.89 is: 19,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.54 : 33,731.57 = 13,834.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.54/33,731.57 = 13,834.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.54x = 33,731.57 × 13,834.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.54x = 466,672,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,672,595.06/24,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.08

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