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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.95, 33,461.66 and 14,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.95, 33,461.66 and 14,180.03 is: 19,566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.95 : 33,461.66 = 14,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.95/33,461.66 = 14,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.95x = 33,461.66 × 14,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.95x = 474,487,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,487,210.79/24,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.53

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