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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.20, 33,645.60 and 14,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.20, 33,645.60 and 14,314.20 is: 19,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.20 : 33,645.60 = 14,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.20/33,645.60 = 14,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.20x = 33,645.60 × 14,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.20x = 481,609,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,609,847.52/24,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.09

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