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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.04, 33,414.12 and 14,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.04, 33,414.12 and 14,785.44 is: 20,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.04 : 33,414.12 = 14,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.04/33,414.12 = 14,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.04x = 33,414.12 × 14,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.04x = 494,042,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,042,466.41/24,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.35

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