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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.24, 33,543.62 and 14,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.24, 33,543.62 and 14,233.08 is: 19,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.24 : 33,543.62 = 14,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.24/33,543.62 = 14,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.24x = 33,543.62 × 14,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.24x = 477,429,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,429,026.95/24,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.05

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