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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.49, 33,766.43 and 14,396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.49, 33,766.43 and 14,396.73 is: 19,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.49 : 33,766.43 = 14,396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.49/33,766.43 = 14,396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.49x = 33,766.43 × 14,396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.49x = 486,126,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,126,175.77/24,470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.81

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