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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.92, 33,665.57 and 14,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.92, 33,665.57 and 14,329.61 is: 19,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.92 : 33,665.57 = 14,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.92/33,665.57 = 14,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.92x = 33,665.57 × 14,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.92x = 482,414,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,414,428.53/24,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.77

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