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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.21, 33,725.73 and 14,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.21, 33,725.73 and 14,375.46 is: 19,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.21 : 33,725.73 = 14,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.21/33,725.73 = 14,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.21x = 33,725.73 × 14,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.21x = 484,822,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,822,882.59/24,447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.42

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