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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.67, 33,724.99 and 14,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.67, 33,724.99 and 14,368.25 is: 19,827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.67 : 33,724.99 = 14,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.67/33,724.99 = 14,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.67x = 33,724.99 × 14,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.67x = 484,569,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,569,087.57/24,438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.96

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