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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.01, 33,613.86 and 14,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.01, 33,613.86 and 14,292.90 is: 19,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.01 : 33,613.86 = 14,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.01/33,613.86 = 14,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.01x = 33,613.86 × 14,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.01x = 480,439,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,439,539.59/24,356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.71

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