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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.68, 33,716.72 and 14,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.68, 33,716.72 and 14,364.54 is: 19,820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.68 : 33,716.72 = 14,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.68/33,716.72 = 14,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.68x = 33,716.72 × 14,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.68x = 484,325,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,325,209.02/24,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.41

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