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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.96, 33,787.72 and 14,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.96, 33,787.72 and 14,412.28 is: 19,888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.96 : 33,787.72 = 14,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.96/33,787.72 = 14,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.96x = 33,787.72 × 14,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.96x = 486,958,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,958,081.20/24,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.86

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