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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.93, 33,447.63 and 14,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.93, 33,447.63 and 14,163.04 is: 19,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.93 : 33,447.63 = 14,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.93/33,447.63 = 14,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.93x = 33,447.63 × 14,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.93x = 473,720,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,720,121.60/24,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.19

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