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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.70, 33,660.18 and 14,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.70, 33,660.18 and 14,321.55 is: 19,762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.70 : 33,660.18 = 14,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.70/33,660.18 = 14,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.70x = 33,660.18 × 14,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.70x = 482,065,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,065,950.88/24,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.71

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