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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.82, 33,705.72 and 14,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.82, 33,705.72 and 14,354.64 is: 19,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.82 : 33,705.72 = 14,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.82/33,705.72 = 14,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.82x = 33,705.72 × 14,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.82x = 483,833,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,833,476.54/24,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.28

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