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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.16, 33,717.42 and 14,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.16, 33,717.42 and 14,365.08 is: 19,820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.16 : 33,717.42 = 14,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.16/33,717.42 = 14,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.16x = 33,717.42 × 14,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.16x = 484,353,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,353,435.69/24,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.37

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