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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,386.59, 33,649.05 and 14,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,386.59, 33,649.05 and 14,315.46 is: 19,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,386.59 : 33,649.05 = 14,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,386.59/33,649.05 = 14,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,386.59x = 33,649.05 × 14,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,386.59x = 481,701,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,701,629.31/24,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.73

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