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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.85, 33,707.66 and 14,356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.85, 33,707.66 and 14,356.55 is: 19,812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.85 : 33,707.66 = 14,356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.85/33,707.66 = 14,356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.85x = 33,707.66 × 14,356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.85x = 483,925,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,925,465.85/24,424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.84

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