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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.36, 33,457.72 and 14,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.36, 33,457.72 and 14,174.86 is: 19,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.36 : 33,457.72 = 14,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.36/33,457.72 = 14,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.36x = 33,457.72 × 14,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.36x = 474,258,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,258,496.92/24,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.37

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