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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.80, 33,505.52 and 14,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.80, 33,505.52 and 14,208.28 is: 19,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.80 : 33,505.52 = 14,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.80/33,505.52 = 14,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.80x = 33,505.52 × 14,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.80x = 476,055,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,055,809.71/24,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.88

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