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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.60, 33,668.95 and 14,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.60, 33,668.95 and 14,326.16 is: 19,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.60 : 33,668.95 = 14,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.60/33,668.95 = 14,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.60x = 33,668.95 × 14,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.60x = 482,346,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,346,764.73/24,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.25

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