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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.93, 33,616.86 and 14,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.93, 33,616.86 and 14,286.32 is: 19,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.93 : 33,616.86 = 14,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.93/33,616.86 = 14,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.93x = 33,616.86 × 14,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.93x = 480,261,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,261,219.36/24,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.21

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