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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.78, 33,658.50 and 14,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.78, 33,658.50 and 14,325.66 is: 19,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.78 : 33,658.50 = 14,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.78/33,658.50 = 14,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.78x = 33,658.50 × 14,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.78x = 482,180,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,180,227.11/24,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.09

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