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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,242.28, 33,454.80 and 14,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,242.28, 33,454.80 and 14,171.58 is: 19,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,242.28 : 33,454.80 = 14,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,242.28/33,454.80 = 14,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,242.28x = 33,454.80 × 14,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,242.28x = 474,107,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,107,374.58/24,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.05

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