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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.28, 33,946.61 and 13,844.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.28, 33,946.61 and 13,844.81 is: 19,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.28 : 33,946.61 = 13,844.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.28/33,946.61 = 13,844.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.28x = 33,946.61 × 13,844.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.28x = 469,984,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,984,126.64/24,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,104.06

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