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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.07, 33,695.89 and 14,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.07, 33,695.89 and 14,348.96 is: 19,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.07 : 33,695.89 = 14,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.07/33,695.89 = 14,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.07x = 33,695.89 × 14,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.07x = 483,500,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,500,977.77/24,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.28

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