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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.78, 33,617.03 and 14,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.78, 33,617.03 and 14,290.16 is: 19,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.78 : 33,617.03 = 14,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.78/33,617.03 = 14,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.78x = 33,617.03 × 14,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.78x = 480,392,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,392,497.89/24,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.34

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