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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.48, 33,808.64 and 14,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.48, 33,808.64 and 14,421.12 is: 19,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.48 : 33,808.64 = 14,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.48/33,808.64 = 14,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.48x = 33,808.64 × 14,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.48x = 487,558,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,558,454.48/24,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.64

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