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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.43, 33,613.41 and 14,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.43, 33,613.41 and 14,283.82 is: 19,711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.43 : 33,613.41 = 14,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.43/33,613.41 = 14,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.43x = 33,613.41 × 14,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.43x = 480,127,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,127,898.03/24,357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.76

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