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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.66, 33,621.96 and 14,287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.66, 33,621.96 and 14,287.53 is: 19,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.66 : 33,621.96 = 14,287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.66/33,621.96 = 14,287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.66x = 33,621.96 × 14,287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.66x = 480,374,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,374,762.16/24,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.90

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