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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.34, 33,600.51 and 14,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.34, 33,600.51 and 14,916.42 is: 20,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.34 : 33,600.51 = 14,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.34/33,600.51 = 14,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.34x = 33,600.51 × 14,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.34x = 501,199,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,199,319.37/24,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.38

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