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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,492.12, 33,799.26 and 14,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,492.12, 33,799.26 and 14,421 is: 19,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,492.12 : 33,799.26 = 14,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,492.12/33,799.26 = 14,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,492.12x = 33,799.26 × 14,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,492.12x = 487,419,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,419,128.46/24,492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.06

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