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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.93, 33,791.65 and 14,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.93, 33,791.65 and 14,415.80 is: 19,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.93 : 33,791.65 = 14,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.93/33,791.65 = 14,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.93x = 33,791.65 × 14,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.93x = 487,133,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,133,463.07/24,486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.61

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