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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.70, 33,682.77 and 14,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.70, 33,682.77 and 14,337 is: 19,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.70 : 33,682.77 = 14,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.70/33,682.77 = 14,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.70x = 33,682.77 × 14,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.70x = 482,909,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,909,873.49/24,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.71

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