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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.76, 33,810.36 and 14,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.76, 33,810.36 and 14,428.88 is: 19,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.76 : 33,810.36 = 14,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.76/33,810.36 = 14,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.76x = 33,810.36 × 14,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.76x = 487,845,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,845,627.20/24,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.26

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