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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.58, 33,723.14 and 14,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.58, 33,723.14 and 14,373.54 is: 19,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.58 : 33,723.14 = 14,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.58/33,723.14 = 14,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.58x = 33,723.14 × 14,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.58x = 484,720,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,720,829.85/24,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.57

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