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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.73, 33,706.60 and 14,078.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.73, 33,706.60 and 14,078.93 is: 19,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.73 : 33,706.60 = 14,078.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.73/33,706.60 = 14,078.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.73x = 33,706.60 × 14,078.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.73x = 474,552,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,552,861.94/24,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.22

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