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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.95, 33,910.79 and 14,364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.95, 33,910.79 and 14,364.57 is: 19,823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.95 : 33,910.79 = 14,364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.95/33,910.79 = 14,364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.95x = 33,910.79 × 14,364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.95x = 487,113,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,113,972.05/24,572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.18

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