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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.94, 33,553.25 and 14,239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.94, 33,553.25 and 14,239.59 is: 19,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.94 : 33,553.25 = 14,239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.94/33,553.25 = 14,239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.94x = 33,553.25 × 14,239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.94x = 477,784,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,784,459.64/24,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.49

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