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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.83, 33,488.55 and 14,202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.83, 33,488.55 and 14,202.75 is: 19,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.83 : 33,488.55 = 14,202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.83/33,488.55 = 14,202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.83x = 33,488.55 × 14,202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.83x = 475,629,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,629,503.51/24,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.95

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