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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.28, 33,491.76 and 14,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.28, 33,491.76 and 14,059.68 is: 19,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.28 : 33,491.76 = 14,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.28/33,491.76 = 14,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.28x = 33,491.76 × 14,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.28x = 470,883,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,883,428.24/24,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.05

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