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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.87, 33,731.12 and 13,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.87, 33,731.12 and 13,688.24 is: 18,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.87 : 33,731.12 = 13,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.87/33,731.12 = 13,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.87x = 33,731.12 × 13,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.87x = 461,719,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,719,810.24/24,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.21

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