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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.67, 33,722.24 and 14,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.67, 33,722.24 and 14,366.25 is: 19,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.67 : 33,722.24 = 14,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.67/33,722.24 = 14,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.67x = 33,722.24 × 14,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.67x = 484,462,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,462,058.57/24,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.21

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