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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.96, 33,769.67 and 14,397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.96, 33,769.67 and 14,397.63 is: 19,872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.96 : 33,769.67 = 14,397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.96/33,769.67 = 14,397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.96x = 33,769.67 × 14,397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.96x = 486,203,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,203,213.88/24,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,872.64

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