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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.23, 33,612.80 and 14,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.23, 33,612.80 and 14,289.15 is: 19,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.23 : 33,612.80 = 14,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.23/33,612.80 = 14,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.23x = 33,612.80 × 14,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.23x = 480,298,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,298,269.67/24,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.68

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