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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.24, 33,763.19 and 14,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.24, 33,763.19 and 14,393.73 is: 19,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.24 : 33,763.19 = 14,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.24/33,763.19 = 14,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.24x = 33,763.19 × 14,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.24x = 485,978,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,978,168.83/24,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.41

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