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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.58, 33,591.87 and 14,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.58, 33,591.87 and 14,277.72 is: 19,703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.58 : 33,591.87 = 14,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.58/33,591.87 = 14,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.58x = 33,591.87 × 14,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.58x = 479,615,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,615,314.14/24,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.54

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