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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.24, 33,589.81 and 14,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.24, 33,589.81 and 14,265.86 is: 19,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.24 : 33,589.81 = 14,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.24/33,589.81 = 14,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.24x = 33,589.81 × 14,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.24x = 479,187,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,187,605.84/24,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.10

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