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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.28, 33,584.87 and 14,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.28, 33,584.87 and 14,126.53 is: 19,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.28 : 33,584.87 = 14,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.28/33,584.87 = 14,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.28x = 33,584.87 × 14,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.28x = 474,437,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,437,673.60/24,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.08

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