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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.12, 33,720.08 and 14,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.12, 33,720.08 and 14,366.76 is: 19,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.12 : 33,720.08 = 14,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.12/33,720.08 = 14,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.12x = 33,720.08 × 14,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.12x = 484,448,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,448,296.54/24,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.66

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