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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.76, 33,724.80 and 14,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.76, 33,724.80 and 14,366.88 is: 19,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.76 : 33,724.80 = 14,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.76/33,724.80 = 14,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.76x = 33,724.80 × 14,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.76x = 484,520,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,520,154.62/24,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.70

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