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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.13, 33,797.71 and 14,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.13, 33,797.71 and 14,410.60 is: 19,880.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.13 : 33,797.71 = 14,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.13/33,797.71 = 14,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.13x = 33,797.71 × 14,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.13x = 487,045,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,045,279.73/24,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.92

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