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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.44, 33,815.97 and 14,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.44, 33,815.97 and 14,423.88 is: 19,899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.44 : 33,815.97 = 14,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.44/33,815.97 = 14,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.44x = 33,815.97 × 14,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.44x = 487,757,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,757,493.36/24,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.18

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