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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.08, 33,604.98 and 14,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.08, 33,604.98 and 14,287.24 is: 19,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.08 : 33,604.98 = 14,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.08/33,604.98 = 14,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.08x = 33,604.98 × 14,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.08x = 480,122,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,122,414.46/24,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.68

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