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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.06, 33,761.21 and 14,394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.06, 33,761.21 and 14,394.15 is: 19,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.06 : 33,761.21 = 14,394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.06/33,761.21 = 14,394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.06x = 33,761.21 × 14,394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.06x = 485,963,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,963,722.35/24,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.58

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