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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.21, 33,589.93 and 14,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.21, 33,589.93 and 14,275.92 is: 19,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.21 : 33,589.93 = 14,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.21/33,589.93 = 14,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.21x = 33,589.93 × 14,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.21x = 479,527,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,527,153.49/24,340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,701.03

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