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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.44, 33,793.34 and 13,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.44, 33,793.34 and 13,731.14 is: 18,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.44 : 33,793.34 = 13,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.44/33,793.34 = 13,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.44x = 33,793.34 × 13,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.44x = 464,021,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,021,098.44/24,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.13

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