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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.57, 33,580.08 and 14,777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.57, 33,580.08 and 14,777.22 is: 20,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.57 : 33,580.08 = 14,777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.57/33,580.08 = 14,777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.57x = 33,580.08 × 14,777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.57x = 496,220,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,220,229.78/24,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.06

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