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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.52, 33,658.23 and 14,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.52, 33,658.23 and 14,318.80 is: 19,759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.52 : 33,658.23 = 14,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.52/33,658.23 = 14,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.52x = 33,658.23 × 14,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.52x = 481,945,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,945,463.72/24,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.54

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