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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.94, 33,811.68 and 14,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.94, 33,811.68 and 14,430.80 is: 19,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.94 : 33,811.68 = 14,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.94/33,811.68 = 14,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.94x = 33,811.68 × 14,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.94x = 487,929,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,929,591.74/24,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.92

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