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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.79, 33,562.86 and 14,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.79, 33,562.86 and 14,239.84 is: 19,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.79 : 33,562.86 = 14,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.79/33,562.86 = 14,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.79x = 33,562.86 × 14,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.79x = 477,929,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,929,756.34/24,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.54

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