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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.53, 33,703.27 and 14,347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.53, 33,703.27 and 14,347.97 is: 19,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.53 : 33,703.27 = 14,347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.53/33,703.27 = 14,347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.53x = 33,703.27 × 14,347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.53x = 483,573,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,573,428.86/24,419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.73

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