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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.96, 33,635.86 and 14,304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.96, 33,635.86 and 14,304.63 is: 19,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.96 : 33,635.86 = 14,304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.96/33,635.86 = 14,304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.96x = 33,635.86 × 14,304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.96x = 481,148,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,148,622.40/24,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.99

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