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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.08, 33,588.30 and 14,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.08, 33,588.30 and 14,270.41 is: 19,686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.08 : 33,588.30 = 14,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.08/33,588.30 = 14,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.08x = 33,588.30 × 14,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.08x = 479,318,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,318,812.20/24,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.91

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