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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.91, 33,686.75 and 14,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.91, 33,686.75 and 14,340.27 is: 19,789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.91 : 33,686.75 = 14,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.91/33,686.75 = 14,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.91x = 33,686.75 × 14,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.91x = 483,076,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,076,907.87/24,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.39

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