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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.01, 33,565.89 and 14,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.01, 33,565.89 and 14,251.44 is: 19,665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.01 : 33,565.89 = 14,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.01/33,565.89 = 14,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.01x = 33,565.89 × 14,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.01x = 478,362,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,362,446.70/24,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.46

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