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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,319.29, 33,554.91 and 14,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,319.29, 33,554.91 and 14,758.96 is: 20,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,319.29 : 33,554.91 = 14,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,319.29/33,554.91 = 14,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,319.29x = 33,554.91 × 14,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,319.29x = 495,235,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,235,545.95/24,319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.90

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