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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,343.08, 33,593.94 and 14,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,343.08, 33,593.94 and 14,279.22 is: 19,705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,343.08 : 33,593.94 = 14,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,343.08/33,593.94 = 14,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,343.08x = 33,593.94 × 14,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,343.08x = 479,695,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,695,259.93/24,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.61

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