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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444.91, 33,731.18 and 13,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444.91, 33,731.18 and 13,688.28 is: 18,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444.91 : 33,731.18 = 13,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444.91/33,731.18 = 13,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444.91x = 33,731.18 × 13,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444.91x = 461,721,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,721,865.60/24,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.27

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