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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.91, 33,799.40 and 14,417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.91, 33,799.40 and 14,417.43 is: 19,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.91 : 33,799.40 = 14,417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.91/33,799.40 = 14,417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.91x = 33,799.40 × 14,417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.91x = 487,300,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,300,411.45/24,494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.95

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