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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,343.79, 33,594.69 and 14,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,343.79, 33,594.69 and 14,278.19 is: 19,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,343.79 : 33,594.69 = 14,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,343.79/33,594.69 = 14,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,343.79x = 33,594.69 × 14,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,343.79x = 479,671,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,671,366.81/24,343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.05

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