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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.63, 33,659.70 and 14,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.63, 33,659.70 and 14,184.32 is: 19,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.63 : 33,659.70 = 14,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.63/33,659.70 = 14,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.63x = 33,659.70 × 14,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.63x = 477,439,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,439,814.20/24,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.31

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