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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.58, 33,502.86 and 14,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.58, 33,502.86 and 14,207.28 is: 19,607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.58 : 33,502.86 = 14,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.58/33,502.86 = 14,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.58x = 33,502.86 × 14,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.58x = 475,984,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,984,512.82/24,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.54

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