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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.27, 33,568.99 and 14,253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.27, 33,568.99 and 14,253.71 is: 19,668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.27 : 33,568.99 = 14,253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.27/33,568.99 = 14,253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.27x = 33,568.99 × 14,253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.27x = 478,482,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,482,444.97/24,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.56

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