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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054, 33,194.52 and 14,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054, 33,194.52 and 14,118 is: 19,482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054 : 33,194.52 = 14,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054/33,194.52 = 14,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054x = 33,194.52 × 14,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054x = 468,640,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,640,233.36/24,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.84

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