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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.58, 33,778.83 and 14,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.58, 33,778.83 and 14,404.25 is: 19,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.58 : 33,778.83 = 14,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.58/33,778.83 = 14,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.58x = 33,778.83 × 14,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.58x = 486,558,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,558,712.03/24,472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.79

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