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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.62, 33,559.95 and 14,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.62, 33,559.95 and 14,248.90 is: 19,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.62 : 33,559.95 = 14,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.62/33,559.95 = 14,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.62x = 33,559.95 × 14,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.62x = 478,192,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,192,371.56/24,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.25

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