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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.93, 33,761.03 and 14,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.93, 33,761.03 and 14,394.02 is: 19,863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.93 : 33,761.03 = 14,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.93/33,761.03 = 14,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.93x = 33,761.03 × 14,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.93x = 485,957,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,957,061.43/24,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.41

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