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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.12, 33,791.18 and 14,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.12, 33,791.18 and 14,414.58 is: 19,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.12 : 33,791.18 = 14,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.12/33,791.18 = 14,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.12x = 33,791.18 × 14,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.12x = 487,085,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,085,595.33/24,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.31

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