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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.57, 33,756.39 and 14,391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.57, 33,756.39 and 14,391.39 is: 19,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.57 : 33,756.39 = 14,391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.57/33,756.39 = 14,391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.57x = 33,756.39 × 14,391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.57x = 485,801,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,801,373.48/24,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.97

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