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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,502.64, 33,808.43 and 14,427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,502.64, 33,808.43 and 14,427.41 is: 19,906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,502.64 : 33,808.43 = 14,427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,502.64/33,808.43 = 14,427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,502.64x = 33,808.43 × 14,427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,502.64x = 487,767,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,767,866.94/24,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.75

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