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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.72, 33,673.86 and 14,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.72, 33,673.86 and 14,331.44 is: 19,780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.72 : 33,673.86 = 14,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.72/33,673.86 = 14,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.72x = 33,673.86 × 14,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.72x = 482,594,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,594,904.16/24,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.33

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