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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.48, 33,572.30 and 14,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.48, 33,572.30 and 14,253.51 is: 19,670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.48 : 33,572.30 = 14,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.48/33,572.30 = 14,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.48x = 33,572.30 × 14,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.48x = 478,523,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,523,042.51/24,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.06

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