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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.62, 33,723.60 and 14,367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.62, 33,723.60 and 14,367.49 is: 19,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.62 : 33,723.60 = 14,367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.62/33,723.60 = 14,367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.62x = 33,723.60 × 14,367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.62x = 484,523,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,523,485.76/24,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.14

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