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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.18, 33,619.05 and 14,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.18, 33,619.05 and 14,290.88 is: 19,723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.18 : 33,619.05 = 14,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.18/33,619.05 = 14,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.18x = 33,619.05 × 14,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.18x = 480,445,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,445,641.17/24,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.40

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