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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.08, 33,589.68 and 14,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.08, 33,589.68 and 14,271.41 is: 19,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.08 : 33,589.68 = 14,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.08/33,589.68 = 14,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.08x = 33,589.68 × 14,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.08x = 479,372,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,372,095.05/24,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.29

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