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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,578.93, 33,913.83 and 14,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,578.93, 33,913.83 and 14,367.98 is: 19,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,578.93 : 33,913.83 = 14,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,578.93/33,913.83 = 14,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,578.93x = 33,913.83 × 14,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,578.93x = 487,273,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,273,342.22/24,578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.84

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