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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.78, 33,597.79 and 14,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.78, 33,597.79 and 14,138.96 is: 19,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.78 : 33,597.79 = 14,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.78/33,597.79 = 14,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.78x = 33,597.79 × 14,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.78x = 475,037,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,037,605.56/24,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.31

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