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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.85, 33,588.90 and 14,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.85, 33,588.90 and 14,270.54 is: 19,694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.85 : 33,588.90 = 14,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.85/33,588.90 = 14,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.85x = 33,588.90 × 14,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.85x = 479,331,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,331,573.06/24,338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.09

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