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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.62, 33,704.24 and 14,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.62, 33,704.24 and 14,355.27 is: 19,806.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.62 : 33,704.24 = 14,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.62/33,704.24 = 14,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.62x = 33,704.24 × 14,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.62x = 483,833,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,833,393.57/24,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.82

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