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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.93, 33,503.52 and 14,208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.93, 33,503.52 and 14,208.29 is: 19,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.93 : 33,503.52 = 14,208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.93/33,503.52 = 14,208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.93x = 33,503.52 × 14,208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.93x = 476,027,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,027,560.66/24,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.42

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