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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.98, 33,712.82 and 14,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.98, 33,712.82 and 14,357.28 is: 19,813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.98 : 33,712.82 = 14,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.98/33,712.82 = 14,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.98x = 33,712.82 × 14,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.98x = 484,024,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,024,240.54/24,428.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.53

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