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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.93, 33,615.95 and 14,288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.93, 33,615.95 and 14,288.63 is: 19,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.93 : 33,615.95 = 14,288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.93/33,615.95 = 14,288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.93x = 33,615.95 × 14,288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.93x = 480,325,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,325,632.13/24,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.29

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