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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.16, 33,725.70 and 14,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.16, 33,725.70 and 14,371.08 is: 19,828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.16 : 33,725.70 = 14,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.16/33,725.70 = 14,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.16x = 33,725.70 × 14,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.16x = 484,674,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,674,732.76/24,443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.64

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