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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.38, 33,639.57 and 14,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.38, 33,639.57 and 14,305.02 is: 19,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.38 : 33,639.57 = 14,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.38/33,639.57 = 14,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.38x = 33,639.57 × 14,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.38x = 481,214,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,214,721.64/24,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.02

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