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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.84, 33,707.08 and 14,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.84, 33,707.08 and 14,355.64 is: 19,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.84 : 33,707.08 = 14,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.84/33,707.08 = 14,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.84x = 33,707.08 × 14,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.84x = 483,886,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,886,705.93/24,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.63

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