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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.80, 33,604.32 and 14,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.80, 33,604.32 and 14,285.20 is: 19,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.80 : 33,604.32 = 14,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.80/33,604.32 = 14,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.80x = 33,604.32 × 14,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.80x = 480,044,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,044,432.06/24,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.70

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