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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.16, 33,622.79 and 14,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.16, 33,622.79 and 14,292.77 is: 19,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.16 : 33,622.79 = 14,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.16/33,622.79 = 14,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.16x = 33,622.79 × 14,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.16x = 480,562,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,562,793.98/24,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.17

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