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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.61, 33,779.70 and 14,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.61, 33,779.70 and 14,404.73 is: 19,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.61 : 33,779.70 = 14,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.61/33,779.70 = 14,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.61x = 33,779.70 × 14,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.61x = 486,587,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,587,289.08/24,478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.06

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