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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.78, 33,458.26 and 14,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.78, 33,458.26 and 14,174.08 is: 19,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.78 : 33,458.26 = 14,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.78/33,458.26 = 14,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.78x = 33,458.26 × 14,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.78x = 474,240,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,240,053.90/24,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.50

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