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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,374.79, 33,637.43 and 14,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,374.79, 33,637.43 and 14,303.39 is: 19,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,374.79 : 33,637.43 = 14,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,374.79/33,637.43 = 14,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,374.79x = 33,637.43 × 14,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,374.79x = 481,129,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,129,399.74/24,374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.81

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