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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.28, 33,495.90 and 14,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.28, 33,495.90 and 14,062.68 is: 19,404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.28 : 33,495.90 = 14,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.28/33,495.90 = 14,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.28x = 33,495.90 × 14,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.28x = 471,042,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,042,123.01/24,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.19

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