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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.58, 33,566.32 and 14,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.58, 33,566.32 and 14,251.71 is: 19,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.58 : 33,566.32 = 14,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.58/33,566.32 = 14,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.58x = 33,566.32 × 14,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.58x = 478,377,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,377,602.10/24,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.62

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