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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,510.97, 33,822.39 and 14,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,510.97, 33,822.39 and 14,438.76 is: 19,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,510.97 : 33,822.39 = 14,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,510.97/33,822.39 = 14,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,510.97x = 33,822.39 × 14,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,510.97x = 488,353,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,353,371.84/24,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.87

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