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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.56, 33,601.08 and 14,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.56, 33,601.08 and 14,285.60 is: 19,707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.56 : 33,601.08 = 14,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.56/33,601.08 = 14,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.56x = 33,601.08 × 14,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.56x = 480,011,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,011,588.45/24,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.69

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