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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.65, 33,622.39 and 14,299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.65, 33,622.39 and 14,299.35 is: 19,733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.65 : 33,622.39 = 14,299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.65/33,622.39 = 14,299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.65x = 33,622.39 × 14,299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.65x = 480,778,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,778,133.80/24,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.42

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