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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.27, 33,570.37 and 14,254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.27, 33,570.37 and 14,254.71 is: 19,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.27 : 33,570.37 = 14,254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.27/33,570.37 = 14,254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.27x = 33,570.37 × 14,254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.27x = 478,535,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,535,888.94/24,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.95

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