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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.74, 33,591.89 and 14,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.74, 33,591.89 and 14,267.36 is: 19,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.74 : 33,591.89 = 14,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.74/33,591.89 = 14,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.74x = 33,591.89 × 14,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.74x = 479,267,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,267,600.35/24,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.17

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