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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.45, 33,462.35 and 14,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.45, 33,462.35 and 14,180.53 is: 19,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.45 : 33,462.35 = 14,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.45/33,462.35 = 14,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.45x = 33,462.35 × 14,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.45x = 474,513,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,513,690.73/24,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.22

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