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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.94, 33,808.92 and 14,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.94, 33,808.92 and 14,428.80 is: 19,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.94 : 33,808.92 = 14,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.94/33,808.92 = 14,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.94x = 33,808.92 × 14,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.94x = 487,822,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,822,144.90/24,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.16

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