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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.79, 33,594.66 and 14,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.79, 33,594.66 and 14,262.90 is: 19,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.79 : 33,594.66 = 14,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.79/33,594.66 = 14,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.79x = 33,594.66 × 14,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.79x = 479,157,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,157,276.11/24,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.41

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