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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.34, 33,533.28 and 14,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.34, 33,533.28 and 14,233.74 is: 19,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.34 : 33,533.28 = 14,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.34/33,533.28 = 14,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.34x = 33,533.28 × 14,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.34x = 477,303,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,303,988.87/24,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.67

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