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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.21, 33,707.75 and 14,359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.21, 33,707.75 and 14,359.07 is: 19,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.21 : 33,707.75 = 14,359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.21/33,707.75 = 14,359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.21x = 33,707.75 × 14,359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.21x = 484,011,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,011,954.27/24,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.03

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