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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.08, 33,609.12 and 14,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.08, 33,609.12 and 14,290.24 is: 19,720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.08 : 33,609.12 = 14,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.08/33,609.12 = 14,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.08x = 33,609.12 × 14,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.08x = 480,282,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,282,390.99/24,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.82

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