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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,384.48, 33,653.92 and 14,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,384.48, 33,653.92 and 14,036 is: 19,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,384.48 : 33,653.92 = 14,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,384.48/33,653.92 = 14,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,384.48x = 33,653.92 × 14,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,384.48x = 472,366,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,366,421.12/24,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.60

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