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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,344.28, 33,589.26 and 14,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,344.28, 33,589.26 and 14,271.48 is: 19,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,344.28 : 33,589.26 = 14,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,344.28/33,589.26 = 14,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,344.28x = 33,589.26 × 14,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,344.28x = 479,368,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,368,452.30/24,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.22

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