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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.54, 33,368.28 and 14,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.54, 33,368.28 and 14,108.64 is: 19,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.54 : 33,368.28 = 14,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.54/33,368.28 = 14,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.54x = 33,368.28 × 14,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.54x = 470,781,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,781,049.94/24,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.22

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