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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.27, 33,203.28 and 14,373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.27, 33,203.28 and 14,373.59 is: 19,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.27 : 33,203.28 = 14,373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.27/33,203.28 = 14,373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.27x = 33,203.28 × 14,373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.27x = 477,250,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,250,167.36/24,065.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.49

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