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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.04, 33,761.82 and 14,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.04, 33,761.82 and 14,393.86 is: 19,863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.04 : 33,761.82 = 14,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.04/33,761.82 = 14,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.04x = 33,761.82 × 14,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.04x = 485,962,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,962,910.43/24,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.56

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