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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.12, 33,579.41 and 14,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.12, 33,579.41 and 14,261.25 is: 19,678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.12 : 33,579.41 = 14,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.12/33,579.41 = 14,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.12x = 33,579.41 × 14,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.12x = 478,884,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,884,360.86/24,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,678.73

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