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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,456.80, 33,741.68 and 13,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,456.80, 33,741.68 and 13,844.16 is: 19,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,456.80 : 33,741.68 = 13,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,456.80/33,741.68 = 13,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,456.80x = 33,741.68 × 13,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,456.80x = 467,125,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,125,216.59/24,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.01

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