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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,454.63, 33,747.40 and 13,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,454.63, 33,747.40 and 13,844.27 is: 19,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,454.63 : 33,747.40 = 13,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,454.63/33,747.40 = 13,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,454.63x = 33,747.40 × 13,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,454.63x = 467,208,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,208,117.40/24,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.10

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