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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.07, 33,689.37 and 14,855.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.07, 33,689.37 and 14,855.05 is: 20,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.07 : 33,689.37 = 14,855.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.07/33,689.37 = 14,855.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.07x = 33,689.37 × 14,855.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.07x = 500,457,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,457,100.57/24,419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.52

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