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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.58, 33,839.82 and 14,318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.58, 33,839.82 and 14,318.64 is: 19,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.58 : 33,839.82 = 14,318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.58/33,839.82 = 14,318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.58x = 33,839.82 × 14,318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.58x = 484,540,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,540,200.24/24,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.75

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