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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.97, 33,599.78 and 14,274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.97, 33,599.78 and 14,274.01 is: 19,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.97 : 33,599.78 = 14,274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.97/33,599.78 = 14,274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.97x = 33,599.78 × 14,274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.97x = 479,603,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,603,595.72/24,346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.70

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