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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.54, 33,396.36 and 14,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.54, 33,396.36 and 14,127.24 is: 19,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.54 : 33,396.36 = 14,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.54/33,396.36 = 14,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.54x = 33,396.36 × 14,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.54x = 471,798,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,798,392.85/24,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.14

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