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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.45, 33,533.36 and 14,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.45, 33,533.36 and 14,225.13 is: 19,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.45 : 33,533.36 = 14,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.45/33,533.36 = 14,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.45x = 33,533.36 × 14,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.45x = 477,016,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,016,405.34/24,293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.60

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