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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.93, 33,763.79 and 14,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.93, 33,763.79 and 14,396.02 is: 19,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.93 : 33,763.79 = 14,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.93/33,763.79 = 14,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.93x = 33,763.79 × 14,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.93x = 486,064,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,064,196.12/24,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.17

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