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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.54, 33,758.37 and 14,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.54, 33,758.37 and 14,391.36 is: 19,860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.54 : 33,758.37 = 14,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.54/33,758.37 = 14,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.54x = 33,758.37 × 14,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.54x = 485,828,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,828,855.68/24,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.11

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