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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.57, 33,490.97 and 14,204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.57, 33,490.97 and 14,204.50 is: 19,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.57 : 33,490.97 = 14,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.57/33,490.97 = 14,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.57x = 33,490.97 × 14,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.57x = 475,722,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,722,412.34/24,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.37

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