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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.65, 33,528.06 and 14,085.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.65, 33,528.06 and 14,085.99 is: 19,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.65 : 33,528.06 = 14,085.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.65/33,528.06 = 14,085.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.65x = 33,528.06 × 14,085.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.65x = 472,275,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,275,917.88/24,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.30

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