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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.96, 33,559.28 and 14,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.96, 33,559.28 and 14,243.76 is: 19,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.96 : 33,559.28 = 14,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.96/33,559.28 = 14,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.96x = 33,559.28 × 14,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.96x = 478,010,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,010,330.09/24,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.72

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