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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.82, 33,756.78 and 14,391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.82, 33,756.78 and 14,391.64 is: 19,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.82 : 33,756.78 = 14,391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.82/33,756.78 = 14,391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.82x = 33,756.78 × 14,391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.82x = 485,815,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,815,425.32/24,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.34

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