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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.44, 33,707.28 and 14,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.44, 33,707.28 and 14,489.44 is: 19,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.44 : 33,707.28 = 14,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.44/33,707.28 = 14,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.44x = 33,707.28 × 14,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.44x = 488,399,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,399,611.12/24,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.53

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