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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.44, 33,858.88 and 13,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.44, 33,858.88 and 13,926.49 is: 19,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.44 : 33,858.88 = 13,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.44/33,858.88 = 13,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.44x = 33,858.88 × 13,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.44x = 471,535,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,535,234.27/24,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.10

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