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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.44, 33,560.88 and 14,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.44, 33,560.88 and 14,245.12 is: 19,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.44 : 33,560.88 = 14,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.44/33,560.88 = 14,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.44x = 33,560.88 × 14,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.44x = 478,078,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,078,762.91/24,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.15

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