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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.52, 33,707.88 and 13,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.52, 33,707.88 and 13,814.88 is: 19,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.52 : 33,707.88 = 13,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.52/33,707.88 = 13,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.52x = 33,707.88 × 13,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.52x = 465,670,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,670,317.25/24,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,064.91

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