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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.98, 33,789.96 and 14,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.98, 33,789.96 and 14,416.20 is: 19,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.98 : 33,789.96 = 14,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.98/33,789.96 = 14,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.98x = 33,789.96 × 14,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.98x = 487,122,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,122,821.35/24,490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,889.89

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