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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.20, 33,647.76 and 14,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.20, 33,647.76 and 14,318.28 is: 19,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.20 : 33,647.76 = 14,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.20/33,647.76 = 14,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.20x = 33,647.76 × 14,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.20x = 481,778,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,778,049.05/24,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.42

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