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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.96, 33,604.57 and 14,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.96, 33,604.57 and 14,285.36 is: 19,713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.96 : 33,604.57 = 14,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.96/33,604.57 = 14,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.96x = 33,604.57 × 14,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.96x = 480,053,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,053,481.96/24,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.94

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