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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,440.62, 33,726.36 and 14,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,440.62, 33,726.36 and 14,369.50 is: 19,828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,440.62 : 33,726.36 = 14,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,440.62/33,726.36 = 14,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,440.62x = 33,726.36 × 14,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,440.62x = 484,630,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,630,930.02/24,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.91

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