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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.84, 33,705.36 and 14,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.84, 33,705.36 and 14,359.72 is: 19,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.84 : 33,705.36 = 14,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.84/33,705.36 = 14,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.84x = 33,705.36 × 14,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.84x = 483,999,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,999,532.10/24,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.01

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