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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,400.45, 33,672.89 and 14,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,400.45, 33,672.89 and 14,329 is: 19,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,400.45 : 33,672.89 = 14,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,400.45/33,672.89 = 14,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,400.45x = 33,672.89 × 14,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,400.45x = 482,498,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,498,840.81/24,400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.18

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