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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,353.64, 33,607.74 and 14,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,353.64, 33,607.74 and 14,280 is: 19,706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,353.64 : 33,607.74 = 14,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,353.64/33,607.74 = 14,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,353.64x = 33,607.74 × 14,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,353.64x = 479,918,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,918,527.20/24,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.23

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