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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.73, 33,746.29 and 14,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.73, 33,746.29 and 14,382.59 is: 19,848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.73 : 33,746.29 = 14,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.73/33,746.29 = 14,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.73x = 33,746.29 × 14,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.73x = 485,358,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,358,981.18/24,453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.06

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