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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.65, 33,529.44 and 14,086.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.65, 33,529.44 and 14,086.99 is: 19,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.65 : 33,529.44 = 14,086.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.65/33,529.44 = 14,086.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.65x = 33,529.44 × 14,086.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.65x = 472,328,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,328,885.99/24,299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.68

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