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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,487.83, 33,794.67 and 14,413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,487.83, 33,794.67 and 14,413.95 is: 19,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,487.83 : 33,794.67 = 14,413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,487.83/33,794.67 = 14,413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,487.83x = 33,794.67 × 14,413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,487.83x = 487,114,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,114,683.65/24,487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.11

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