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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.22, 33,749.66 and 14,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.22, 33,749.66 and 14,387.24 is: 19,847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.22 : 33,749.66 = 14,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.22/33,749.66 = 14,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.22x = 33,749.66 × 14,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.22x = 485,564,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,564,578.68/24,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.14

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