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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,416.34, 33,688.47 and 14,209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,416.34, 33,688.47 and 14,209.05 is: 19,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,416.34 : 33,688.47 = 14,209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,416.34/33,688.47 = 14,209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,416.34x = 33,688.47 × 14,209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,416.34x = 478,681,154.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,681,154.65/24,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.95

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