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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.98, 33,571.61 and 14,253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.98, 33,571.61 and 14,253.01 is: 19,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.98 : 33,571.61 = 14,253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.98/33,571.61 = 14,253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.98x = 33,571.61 × 14,253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.98x = 478,496,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,496,421.78/24,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.37

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