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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.09, 33,564.58 and 14,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.09, 33,564.58 and 14,247.79 is: 19,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.09 : 33,564.58 = 14,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.09/33,564.58 = 14,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.09x = 33,564.58 × 14,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.09x = 478,220,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,220,967.75/24,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.86

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