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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.93, 33,639.98 and 14,308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.93, 33,639.98 and 14,308.85 is: 19,742.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.93 : 33,639.98 = 14,308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.93/33,639.98 = 14,308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.93x = 33,639.98 × 14,308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.93x = 481,349,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,349,440.38/24,380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.86

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