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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.62, 33,698.72 and 14,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.62, 33,698.72 and 14,351.27 is: 19,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.62 : 33,698.72 = 14,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.62/33,698.72 = 14,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.62x = 33,698.72 × 14,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.62x = 483,619,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,619,357.62/24,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.30

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