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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.53, 33,580.51 and 14,267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.53, 33,580.51 and 14,267.93 is: 19,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.53 : 33,580.51 = 14,267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.53/33,580.51 = 14,267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.53x = 33,580.51 × 14,267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.53x = 479,124,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,124,162.47/24,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.88

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