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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.98, 33,758.90 and 14,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.98, 33,758.90 and 14,391.44 is: 19,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.98 : 33,758.90 = 14,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.98/33,758.90 = 14,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.98x = 33,758.90 × 14,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.98x = 485,839,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,839,183.82/24,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.18

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