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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.76, 33,707.92 and 14,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.76, 33,707.92 and 14,354.42 is: 19,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.76 : 33,707.92 = 14,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.76/33,707.92 = 14,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.76x = 33,707.92 × 14,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.76x = 483,857,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,857,641.01/24,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.32

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