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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,487.30, 33,799.48 and 14,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,487.30, 33,799.48 and 14,421.58 is: 19,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,487.30 : 33,799.48 = 14,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,487.30/33,799.48 = 14,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,487.30x = 33,799.48 × 14,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,487.30x = 487,441,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,441,663.67/24,487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.90

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