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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.55, 33,667.62 and 14,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.55, 33,667.62 and 14,325.21 is: 19,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.55 : 33,667.62 = 14,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.55/33,667.62 = 14,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.55x = 33,667.62 × 14,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.55x = 482,295,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,295,672.98/24,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.01

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