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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,509.58, 33,825.72 and 14,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,509.58, 33,825.72 and 14,441.16 is: 19,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,509.58 : 33,825.72 = 14,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,509.58/33,825.72 = 14,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,509.58x = 33,825.72 × 14,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,509.58x = 488,482,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,482,634.64/24,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.27

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