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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,484.96, 33,788.88 and 14,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,484.96, 33,788.88 and 14,414.56 is: 19,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,484.96 : 33,788.88 = 14,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,484.96/33,788.88 = 14,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,484.96x = 33,788.88 × 14,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,484.96x = 487,051,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,051,838.09/24,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.88

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