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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.81, 33,585.97 and 14,129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.81, 33,585.97 and 14,129.79 is: 19,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.81 : 33,585.97 = 14,129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.81/33,585.97 = 14,129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.81x = 33,585.97 × 14,129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.81x = 474,562,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,562,535.12/24,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.99

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