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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.71, 33,611.96 and 14,284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.71, 33,611.96 and 14,284.42 is: 19,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.71 : 33,611.96 = 14,284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.71/33,611.96 = 14,284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.71x = 33,611.96 × 14,284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.71x = 480,127,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,127,305.34/24,357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.51

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