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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.20, 33,649.14 and 14,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.20, 33,649.14 and 14,319.28 is: 19,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.20 : 33,649.14 = 14,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.20/33,649.14 = 14,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.20x = 33,649.14 × 14,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.20x = 481,831,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,831,457.42/24,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.80

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