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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.58, 33,580.71 and 14,264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.58, 33,580.71 and 14,264.91 is: 19,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.58 : 33,580.71 = 14,264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.58/33,580.71 = 14,264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.58x = 33,580.71 × 14,264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.58x = 479,025,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,025,805.89/24,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.32

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