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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.26, 33,582.70 and 14,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.26, 33,582.70 and 14,261.70 is: 19,681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.26 : 33,582.70 = 14,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.26/33,582.70 = 14,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.26x = 33,582.70 × 14,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.26x = 478,946,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,946,392.59/24,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.17

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