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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.92, 33,623.86 and 14,293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.92, 33,623.86 and 14,293.53 is: 19,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.92 : 33,623.86 = 14,293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.92/33,623.86 = 14,293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.92x = 33,623.86 × 14,293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.92x = 480,603,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,603,608.43/24,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.23

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