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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,495.12, 33,803.40 and 14,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,495.12, 33,803.40 and 14,424 is: 19,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,495.12 : 33,803.40 = 14,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,495.12/33,803.40 = 14,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,495.12x = 33,803.40 × 14,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,495.12x = 487,580,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,580,241.60/24,495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.20

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