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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.70, 33,443.55 and 14,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.70, 33,443.55 and 14,029.44 is: 19,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.70 : 33,443.55 = 14,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.70/33,443.55 = 14,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.70x = 33,443.55 × 14,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.70x = 469,194,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,194,278.11/24,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.84

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