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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,342.57, 33,586.38 and 14,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,342.57, 33,586.38 and 14,265.63 is: 19,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,342.57 : 33,586.38 = 14,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,342.57/33,586.38 = 14,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,342.57x = 33,586.38 × 14,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,342.57x = 479,130,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,130,870.12/24,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.84

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