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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.58, 33,829.86 and 14,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.58, 33,829.86 and 14,444.16 is: 19,934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.58 : 33,829.86 = 14,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.58/33,829.86 = 14,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.58x = 33,829.86 × 14,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.58x = 488,643,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,643,910.62/24,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.41

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