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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.74, 33,754.60 and 14,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.74, 33,754.60 and 14,388.60 is: 19,856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.74 : 33,754.60 = 14,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.74/33,754.60 = 14,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.74x = 33,754.60 × 14,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.74x = 485,681,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,681,437.56/24,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.36

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