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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.65, 33,623.77 and 14,300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.65, 33,623.77 and 14,300.35 is: 19,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.65 : 33,623.77 = 14,300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.65/33,623.77 = 14,300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.65x = 33,623.77 × 14,300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.65x = 480,831,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,831,439.70/24,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.80

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