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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.07, 33,580.17 and 14,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.07, 33,580.17 and 14,261.11 is: 19,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.07 : 33,580.17 = 14,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.07/33,580.17 = 14,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.07x = 33,580.17 × 14,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.07x = 478,890,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,890,414.24/24,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.60

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