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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,343.62, 33,594.63 and 14,279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,343.62, 33,594.63 and 14,279.32 is: 19,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,343.62 : 33,594.63 = 14,279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,343.62/33,594.63 = 14,279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,343.62x = 33,594.63 × 14,279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,343.62x = 479,708,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,708,540.82/24,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.72

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