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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.21, 33,940.87 and 14,388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.21, 33,940.87 and 14,388.65 is: 19,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.21 : 33,940.87 = 14,388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.21/33,940.87 = 14,388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.21x = 33,940.87 × 14,388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.21x = 488,363,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,363,299.13/24,599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.80

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