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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.55, 33,871.95 and 13,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.55, 33,871.95 and 13,934.18 is: 19,229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.55 : 33,871.95 = 13,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.55/33,871.95 = 13,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.55x = 33,871.95 × 13,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.55x = 471,977,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,977,678.89/24,544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,229.43

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