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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.97, 33,722.49 and 14,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.97, 33,722.49 and 14,364.28 is: 19,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.97 : 33,722.49 = 14,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.97/33,722.49 = 14,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.97x = 33,722.49 × 14,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.97x = 484,399,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,399,288.66/24,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.21

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