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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,378.09, 33,642.99 and 14,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,378.09, 33,642.99 and 14,306.96 is: 19,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,378.09 : 33,642.99 = 14,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,378.09/33,642.99 = 14,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,378.09x = 33,642.99 × 14,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,378.09x = 481,328,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,328,744.00/24,378.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.32

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