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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,387.70, 33,653.28 and 14,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,387.70, 33,653.28 and 14,316.55 is: 19,755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,387.70 : 33,653.28 = 14,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,387.70/33,653.28 = 14,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,387.70x = 33,653.28 × 14,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,387.70x = 481,798,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,798,865.78/24,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.81

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