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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.98, 33,719.74 and 14,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.98, 33,719.74 and 14,362.28 is: 19,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.98 : 33,719.74 = 14,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.98/33,719.74 = 14,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.98x = 33,719.74 × 14,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.98x = 484,292,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,292,347.41/24,433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.44

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