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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.92, 33,572.73 and 14,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.92, 33,572.73 and 14,256.65 is: 19,674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.92 : 33,572.73 = 14,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.92/33,572.73 = 14,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.92x = 33,572.73 × 14,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.92x = 478,634,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,634,493.29/24,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.29

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