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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.76, 33,533.78 and 14,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.76, 33,533.78 and 14,225.44 is: 19,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.76 : 33,533.78 = 14,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.76/33,533.78 = 14,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.76x = 33,533.78 × 14,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.76x = 477,032,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,032,775.36/24,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.02

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