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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.49, 33,127.59 and 14,446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.49, 33,127.59 and 14,446.81 is: 19,933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.49 : 33,127.59 = 14,446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.49/33,127.59 = 14,446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.49x = 33,127.59 × 14,446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.49x = 478,587,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,587,998.49/24,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.28

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