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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.70, 33,639.48 and 14,306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.70, 33,639.48 and 14,306.55 is: 19,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.70 : 33,639.48 = 14,306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.70/33,639.48 = 14,306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.70x = 33,639.48 × 14,306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.70x = 481,264,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,264,902.59/24,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.01

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