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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.66, 33,565.29 and 14,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.66, 33,565.29 and 14,248.31 is: 19,667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.66 : 33,565.29 = 14,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.66/33,565.29 = 14,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.66x = 33,565.29 × 14,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.66x = 478,248,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,248,435.90/24,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.53

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