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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.83, 33,779.16 and 14,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.83, 33,779.16 and 14,404.52 is: 19,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.83 : 33,779.16 = 14,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.83/33,779.16 = 14,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.83x = 33,779.16 × 14,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.83x = 486,572,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,572,416.91/24,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.15

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