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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.84, 33,523.60 and 14,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.84, 33,523.60 and 14,220.84 is: 19,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.84 : 33,523.60 = 14,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.84/33,523.60 = 14,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.84x = 33,523.60 × 14,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.84x = 476,733,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,733,751.82/24,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.65

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