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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,434.97, 33,721.11 and 14,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,434.97, 33,721.11 and 14,363.28 is: 19,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,434.97 : 33,721.11 = 14,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,434.97/33,721.11 = 14,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,434.97x = 33,721.11 × 14,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,434.97x = 484,345,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,345,744.84/24,434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.83

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