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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,342.79, 33,593.31 and 14,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,342.79, 33,593.31 and 14,277.19 is: 19,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,342.79 : 33,593.31 = 14,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,342.79/33,593.31 = 14,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,342.79x = 33,593.31 × 14,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,342.79x = 479,618,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,618,069.60/24,342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.67

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