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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.45, 33,506.78 and 14,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.45, 33,506.78 and 14,719.64 is: 20,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.45 : 33,506.78 = 14,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.45/33,506.78 = 14,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.45x = 33,506.78 × 14,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.45x = 493,207,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,207,498.03/24,279.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.78

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