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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.26, 33,195.76 and 14,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.26, 33,195.76 and 14,619 is: 20,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.26 : 33,195.76 = 14,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.26/33,195.76 = 14,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.26x = 33,195.76 × 14,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.26x = 485,288,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,288,815.44/24,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,176.43

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