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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.72, 33,568.83 and 14,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.72, 33,568.83 and 14,255.90 is: 19,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.72 : 33,568.83 = 14,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.72/33,568.83 = 14,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.72x = 33,568.83 × 14,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.72x = 478,553,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,553,841.64/24,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.29

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