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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.18, 33,788.93 and 14,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.18, 33,788.93 and 14,413.02 is: 19,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.18 : 33,788.93 = 14,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.18/33,788.93 = 14,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.18x = 33,788.93 × 14,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.18x = 487,000,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,000,451.80/24,486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.79

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