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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.96, 33,647.29 and 14,305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.96, 33,647.29 and 14,305.71 is: 19,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.96 : 33,647.29 = 14,305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.96/33,647.29 = 14,305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.96x = 33,647.29 × 14,305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.96x = 481,348,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,348,337.26/24,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.79

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