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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.89, 33,575.28 and 14,256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.89, 33,575.28 and 14,256.33 is: 19,673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.89 : 33,575.28 = 14,256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.89/33,575.28 = 14,256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.89x = 33,575.28 × 14,256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.89x = 478,660,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,660,092.15/24,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.75

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