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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.83, 33,608.61 and 14,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.83, 33,608.61 and 14,285.16 is: 19,707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.83 : 33,608.61 = 14,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.83/33,608.61 = 14,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.83x = 33,608.61 × 14,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.83x = 480,104,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,104,371.23/24,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.24

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