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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,495.68, 33,804.34 and 14,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,495.68, 33,804.34 and 14,428.20 is: 19,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,495.68 : 33,804.34 = 14,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,495.68/33,804.34 = 14,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,495.68x = 33,804.34 × 14,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,495.68x = 487,735,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,735,778.39/24,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.09

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