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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.78, 33,581.43 and 14,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.78, 33,581.43 and 14,903.34 is: 20,564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.78 : 33,581.43 = 14,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.78/33,581.43 = 14,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.78x = 33,581.43 × 14,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.78x = 500,475,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,475,468.98/24,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.57

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