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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.88, 33,762.54 and 14,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.88, 33,762.54 and 14,393.76 is: 19,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.88 : 33,762.54 = 14,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.88/33,762.54 = 14,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.88x = 33,762.54 × 14,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.88x = 485,969,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,969,897.75/24,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.98

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