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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.64, 33,760.74 and 14,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.64, 33,760.74 and 14,394.76 is: 19,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.64 : 33,760.74 = 14,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.64/33,760.74 = 14,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.64x = 33,760.74 × 14,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.64x = 485,977,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,977,749.72/24,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.68

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