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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.76, 33,813.12 and 14,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.76, 33,813.12 and 14,430.88 is: 19,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.76 : 33,813.12 = 14,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.76/33,813.12 = 14,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.76x = 33,813.12 × 14,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.76x = 487,953,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,953,077.15/24,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,915.02

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