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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.82, 33,708.48 and 14,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.82, 33,708.48 and 14,356.64 is: 19,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.82 : 33,708.48 = 14,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.82/33,708.48 = 14,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.82x = 33,708.48 × 14,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.82x = 483,940,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,940,512.31/24,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.04

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