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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.75, 33,808.66 and 14,428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.75, 33,808.66 and 14,428.62 is: 19,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.75 : 33,808.66 = 14,428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.75/33,808.66 = 14,428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.75x = 33,808.66 × 14,428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.75x = 487,812,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,812,307.85/24,499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.91

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