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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.58, 33,605.51 and 14,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.58, 33,605.51 and 14,282.91 is: 19,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.58 : 33,605.51 = 14,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.58/33,605.51 = 14,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.58x = 33,605.51 × 14,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.58x = 479,984,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,984,403.42/24,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.13

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