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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.43, 33,616.17 and 14,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.43, 33,616.17 and 14,285.82 is: 19,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.43 : 33,616.17 = 14,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.43/33,616.17 = 14,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.43x = 33,616.17 × 14,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.43x = 480,234,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,234,553.71/24,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.52

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