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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.70, 33,654.66 and 14,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.70, 33,654.66 and 14,317.55 is: 19,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.70 : 33,654.66 = 14,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.70/33,654.66 = 14,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.70x = 33,654.66 × 14,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.70x = 481,852,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,852,277.28/24,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.19

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