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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.59, 33,599.91 and 14,281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.59, 33,599.91 and 14,281.99 is: 19,709.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.59 : 33,599.91 = 14,281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.59/33,599.91 = 14,281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.59x = 33,599.91 × 14,281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.59x = 479,873,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,873,548.18/24,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.29

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