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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,487.97, 33,801.03 and 14,415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,487.97, 33,801.03 and 14,415.62 is: 19,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,487.97 : 33,801.03 = 14,415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,487.97/33,801.03 = 14,415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,487.97x = 33,801.03 × 14,415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,487.97x = 487,262,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,262,635.08/24,487.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.05

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