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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.62, 33,797.39 and 14,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.62, 33,797.39 and 14,419.08 is: 19,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.62 : 33,797.39 = 14,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.62/33,797.39 = 14,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.62x = 33,797.39 × 14,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.62x = 487,327,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,327,198.11/24,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.52

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