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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.12, 33,778.56 and 14,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.12, 33,778.56 and 14,406 is: 19,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.12 : 33,778.56 = 14,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.12/33,778.56 = 14,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.12x = 33,778.56 × 14,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.12x = 486,613,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,613,935.36/24,477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.36

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