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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.97, 33,588.98 and 14,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.97, 33,588.98 and 14,274.88 is: 19,700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.97 : 33,588.98 = 14,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.97/33,588.98 = 14,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.97x = 33,588.98 × 14,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.97x = 479,478,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,478,745.94/24,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.85

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