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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.93, 33,822.61 and 14,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.93, 33,822.61 and 14,437.70 is: 19,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.93 : 33,822.61 = 14,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.93/33,822.61 = 14,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.93x = 33,822.61 × 14,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.93x = 488,320,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,320,696.40/24,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.94

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