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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,488.46, 33,801.72 and 14,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,488.46, 33,801.72 and 14,416.12 is: 19,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,488.46 : 33,801.72 = 14,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,488.46/33,801.72 = 14,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,488.46x = 33,801.72 × 14,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,488.46x = 487,289,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,289,651.73/24,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.75

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