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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.59, 33,750.17 and 14,387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.59, 33,750.17 and 14,387.62 is: 19,847.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.59 : 33,750.17 = 14,387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.59/33,750.17 = 14,387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.59x = 33,750.17 × 14,387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.59x = 485,584,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,584,464.58/24,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.65

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