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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.55, 33,791.85 and 14,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.55, 33,791.85 and 14,411.51 is: 19,890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.55 : 33,791.85 = 14,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.55/33,791.85 = 14,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.55x = 33,791.85 × 14,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.55x = 486,991,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,991,584.19/24,483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.56

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