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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.58, 33,716.57 and 14,368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.58, 33,716.57 and 14,368.86 is: 19,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.58 : 33,716.57 = 14,368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.58/33,716.57 = 14,368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.58x = 33,716.57 × 14,368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.58x = 484,468,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,468,602.17/24,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.30

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