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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.44, 33,805.49 and 14,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.44, 33,805.49 and 14,426.30 is: 19,907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.44 : 33,805.49 = 14,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.44/33,805.49 = 14,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.44x = 33,805.49 × 14,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.44x = 487,688,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,688,152.77/24,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.72

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