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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.59, 33,565.27 and 14,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.59, 33,565.27 and 14,248.29 is: 19,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.59 : 33,565.27 = 14,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.59/33,565.27 = 14,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.59x = 33,565.27 × 14,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.59x = 478,247,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,247,700.89/24,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.55

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