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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.85, 33,608.61 and 14,279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.85, 33,608.61 and 14,279.47 is: 19,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.85 : 33,608.61 = 14,279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.85/33,608.61 = 14,279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.85x = 33,608.61 × 14,279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.85x = 479,913,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,913,138.24/24,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.89

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