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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.28, 33,493.14 and 14,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.28, 33,493.14 and 14,060.68 is: 19,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.28 : 33,493.14 = 14,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.28/33,493.14 = 14,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.28x = 33,493.14 × 14,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.28x = 470,936,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,936,323.74/24,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.43

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