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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.98, 33,616.59 and 14,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.98, 33,616.59 and 14,291.90 is: 19,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.98 : 33,616.59 = 14,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.98/33,616.59 = 14,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.98x = 33,616.59 × 14,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.98x = 480,444,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,444,942.62/24,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.48

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