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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.33, 33,772.95 and 14,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.33, 33,772.95 and 14,400 is: 19,875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.33 : 33,772.95 = 14,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.33/33,772.95 = 14,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.33x = 33,772.95 × 14,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.33x = 486,330,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,330,480.00/24,468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,875.92

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