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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.62, 33,730.50 and 14,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.62, 33,730.50 and 14,372.50 is: 19,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.62 : 33,730.50 = 14,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.62/33,730.50 = 14,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.62x = 33,730.50 × 14,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.62x = 484,791,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,791,611.25/24,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833.05

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