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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.68, 33,807.10 and 14,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.68, 33,807.10 and 14,430.20 is: 19,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.68 : 33,807.10 = 14,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.68/33,807.10 = 14,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.68x = 33,807.10 × 14,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.68x = 487,843,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,843,214.42/24,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.85

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