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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.30, 33,859.55 and 14,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.30, 33,859.55 and 14,329.08 is: 19,773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.30 : 33,859.55 = 14,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.30/33,859.55 = 14,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.30x = 33,859.55 × 14,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.30x = 485,176,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,176,236.54/24,536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.82

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