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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.23, 33,437.48 and 14,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.23, 33,437.48 and 14,153.36 is: 19,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.23 : 33,437.48 = 14,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.23/33,437.48 = 14,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.23x = 33,437.48 × 14,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.23x = 473,252,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,252,453.98/24,232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.88

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