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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.62, 33,729.03 and 14,373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.62, 33,729.03 and 14,373.27 is: 19,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.62 : 33,729.03 = 14,373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.62/33,729.03 = 14,373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.62x = 33,729.03 × 14,373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.62x = 484,796,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,796,455.03/24,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.63

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