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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.58, 33,727.37 and 14,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.58, 33,727.37 and 14,370.44 is: 19,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.58 : 33,727.37 = 14,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.58/33,727.37 = 14,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.58x = 33,727.37 × 14,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.58x = 484,677,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,677,146.94/24,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.03

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