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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.31, 33,586.66 and 14,130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.31, 33,586.66 and 14,130.28 is: 19,499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.31 : 33,586.66 = 14,130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.31/33,586.66 = 14,130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.31x = 33,586.66 × 14,130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.31x = 474,588,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,588,910.06/24,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.67

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