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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,399.26, 33,678.89 and 14,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,399.26, 33,678.89 and 14,327.45 is: 19,776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,399.26 : 33,678.89 = 14,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,399.26/33,678.89 = 14,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,399.26x = 33,678.89 × 14,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,399.26x = 482,532,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,532,372.50/24,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.52

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