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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.79, 33,561.48 and 14,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.79, 33,561.48 and 14,238.84 is: 19,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.79 : 33,561.48 = 14,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.79/33,561.48 = 14,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.79x = 33,561.48 × 14,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.79x = 477,876,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,876,543.88/24,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.16

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