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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.23, 33,731.09 and 14,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.23, 33,731.09 and 14,364.63 is: 19,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.23 : 33,731.09 = 14,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.23/33,731.09 = 14,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.23x = 33,731.09 × 14,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.23x = 484,534,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,534,555.52/24,441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.48

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