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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.58, 33,702.59 and 14,212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.58, 33,702.59 and 14,212.82 is: 19,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.58 : 33,702.59 = 14,212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.58/33,702.59 = 14,212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.58x = 33,702.59 × 14,212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.58x = 479,008,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,008,605.63/24,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.75

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