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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.23, 33,710.13 and 14,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.23, 33,710.13 and 14,358.45 is: 19,810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.23 : 33,710.13 = 14,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.23/33,710.13 = 14,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.23x = 33,710.13 × 14,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.23x = 484,025,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,025,216.10/24,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.12

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