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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.65, 33,719.49 and 14,878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.65, 33,719.49 and 14,878.42 is: 20,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.65 : 33,719.49 = 14,878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.65/33,719.49 = 14,878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.65x = 33,719.49 × 14,878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.65x = 501,692,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,692,650.11/24,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.66

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