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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.82, 33,591.90 and 14,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.82, 33,591.90 and 14,270.52 is: 19,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.82 : 33,591.90 = 14,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.82/33,591.90 = 14,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.82x = 33,591.90 × 14,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.82x = 479,373,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,373,880.79/24,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.43

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