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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.79, 33,731.92 and 13,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.79, 33,731.92 and 13,835.14 is: 19,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.79 : 33,731.92 = 13,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.79/33,731.92 = 13,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.79x = 33,731.92 × 13,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.79x = 466,685,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,685,835.67/24,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.42

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