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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.40, 33,541.36 and 14,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.40, 33,541.36 and 14,235.72 is: 19,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.40 : 33,541.36 = 14,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.40/33,541.36 = 14,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.40x = 33,541.36 × 14,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.40x = 477,485,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,485,409.38/24,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.24

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