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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.41, 33,946.90 and 13,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.41, 33,946.90 and 13,844.97 is: 19,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.41 : 33,946.90 = 13,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.41/33,946.90 = 13,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.41x = 33,946.90 × 13,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.41x = 469,993,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,993,777.48/24,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,104.34

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