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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.20, 33,659.49 and 14,321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.20, 33,659.49 and 14,321.05 is: 19,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.20 : 33,659.49 = 14,321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.20/33,659.49 = 14,321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.20x = 33,659.49 × 14,321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.20x = 482,039,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,039,239.26/24,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.02

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