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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.09, 33,565.96 and 14,248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.09, 33,565.96 and 14,248.79 is: 19,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.09 : 33,565.96 = 14,248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.09/33,565.96 = 14,248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.09x = 33,565.96 × 14,248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.09x = 478,274,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,274,315.19/24,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.24

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