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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.10, 33,639.23 and 14,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.10, 33,639.23 and 14,304.70 is: 19,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.10 : 33,639.23 = 14,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.10/33,639.23 = 14,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.10x = 33,639.23 × 14,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.10x = 481,199,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,199,171.19/24,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.62

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