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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.23, 33,571.95 and 14,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.23, 33,571.95 and 14,253.26 is: 19,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.23 : 33,571.95 = 14,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.23/33,571.95 = 14,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.23x = 33,571.95 × 14,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.23x = 478,509,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,509,732.06/24,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.72

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