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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.79, 33,598.80 and 14,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.79, 33,598.80 and 14,265.90 is: 19,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.79 : 33,598.80 = 14,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.79/33,598.80 = 14,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.79x = 33,598.80 × 14,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.79x = 479,317,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,317,120.92/24,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.55

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