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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.62, 33,705.61 and 14,356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.62, 33,705.61 and 14,356.27 is: 19,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.62 : 33,705.61 = 14,356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.62/33,705.61 = 14,356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.62x = 33,705.61 × 14,356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.62x = 483,886,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,886,837.67/24,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.19

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