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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.44, 33,808.62 and 14,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.44, 33,808.62 and 14,292.43 is: 19,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.44 : 33,808.62 = 14,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.44/33,808.62 = 14,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.44x = 33,808.62 × 14,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.44x = 483,207,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,207,250.23/24,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.20

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