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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.73, 33,713.86 and 14,358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.73, 33,713.86 and 14,358.03 is: 19,814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.73 : 33,713.86 = 14,358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.73/33,713.86 = 14,358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.73x = 33,713.86 × 14,358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.73x = 484,064,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,064,372.94/24,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.56

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