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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.48, 33,407.70 and 14,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.48, 33,407.70 and 14,134.28 is: 19,509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.48 : 33,407.70 = 14,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.48/33,407.70 = 14,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.48x = 33,407.70 × 14,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.48x = 472,193,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,193,785.96/24,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.33

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