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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.84, 33,798.80 and 14,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.84, 33,798.80 and 14,416.96 is: 19,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.84 : 33,798.80 = 14,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.84/33,798.80 = 14,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.84x = 33,798.80 × 14,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.84x = 487,275,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,275,947.65/24,490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.25

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