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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.98, 33,602.02 and 14,284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.98, 33,602.02 and 14,284.67 is: 19,713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.98 : 33,602.02 = 14,284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.98/33,602.02 = 14,284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.98x = 33,602.02 × 14,284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.98x = 479,993,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,993,563.31/24,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.09

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