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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.98, 33,732.11 and 14,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.98, 33,732.11 and 14,365.37 is: 19,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.98 : 33,732.11 = 14,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.98/33,732.11 = 14,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.98x = 33,732.11 × 14,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.98x = 484,574,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,574,361.27/24,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.50

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