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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.58, 33,587.60 and 14,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.58, 33,587.60 and 14,269.92 is: 19,686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.58 : 33,587.60 = 14,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.58/33,587.60 = 14,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.58x = 33,587.60 × 14,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.58x = 479,292,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,292,364.99/24,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.23

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