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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.62, 33,558.57 and 14,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.62, 33,558.57 and 14,247.90 is: 19,663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.62 : 33,558.57 = 14,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.62/33,558.57 = 14,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.62x = 33,558.57 × 14,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.62x = 478,139,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,139,149.50/24,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.87

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