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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,484.96, 33,789.10 and 14,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,484.96, 33,789.10 and 14,413.28 is: 19,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,484.96 : 33,789.10 = 14,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,484.96/33,789.10 = 14,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,484.96x = 33,789.10 × 14,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,484.96x = 487,011,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,011,759.25/24,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.24

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