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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.17, 33,754.14 and 13,849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.17, 33,754.14 and 13,849.39 is: 19,113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.17 : 33,754.14 = 13,849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.17/33,754.14 = 13,849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.17x = 33,754.14 × 13,849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.17x = 467,474,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,474,248.97/24,458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.21

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