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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.14, 33,601.55 and 14,275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.14, 33,601.55 and 14,275.49 is: 19,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.14 : 33,601.55 = 14,275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.14/33,601.55 = 14,275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.14x = 33,601.55 × 14,275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.14x = 479,678,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,678,351.62/24,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.01

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