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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.99, 33,755.63 and 14,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.99, 33,755.63 and 14,385.60 is: 19,850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.99 : 33,755.63 = 14,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.99/33,755.63 = 14,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.99x = 33,755.63 × 14,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.99x = 485,594,919
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,594,919/24,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.19

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