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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.40, 33,727.12 and 14,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.40, 33,727.12 and 14,365.99 is: 19,825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.40 : 33,727.12 = 14,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.40/33,727.12 = 14,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.40x = 33,727.12 × 14,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.40x = 484,523,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,523,474.89/24,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.51

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