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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,506.64, 33,815.52 and 14,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,506.64, 33,815.52 and 14,429.16 is: 19,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,506.64 : 33,815.52 = 14,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,506.64/33,815.52 = 14,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,506.64x = 33,815.52 × 14,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,506.64x = 487,929,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,929,548.56/24,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.10

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