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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.84, 33,793.28 and 14,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.84, 33,793.28 and 14,412.96 is: 19,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.84 : 33,793.28 = 14,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.84/33,793.28 = 14,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.84x = 33,793.28 × 14,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.84x = 487,061,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,061,192.91/24,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.73

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