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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.07, 33,591.21 and 14,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.07, 33,591.21 and 14,269.13 is: 19,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.07 : 33,591.21 = 14,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.07/33,591.21 = 14,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.07x = 33,591.21 × 14,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.07x = 479,317,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,317,342.35/24,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.67

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