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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.55, 33,406.34 and 14,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.55, 33,406.34 and 14,136.48 is: 19,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.55 : 33,406.34 = 14,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.55/33,406.34 = 14,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.55x = 33,406.34 × 14,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.55x = 472,247,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,247,986.60/24,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.91

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