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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.61, 33,811.98 and 14,431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.61, 33,811.98 and 14,431.22 is: 19,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.61 : 33,811.98 = 14,431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.61/33,811.98 = 14,431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.61x = 33,811.98 × 14,431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.61x = 487,948,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,948,152.43/24,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.57

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