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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,239.06, 33,452.43 and 14,813.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,239.06, 33,452.43 and 14,813.90 is: 20,444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,239.06 : 33,452.43 = 14,813.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,239.06/33,452.43 = 14,813.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,239.06x = 33,452.43 × 14,813.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,239.06x = 495,560,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,560,952.78/24,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.73

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