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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.25, 33,463.06 and 14,178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.25, 33,463.06 and 14,178.72 is: 19,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.25 : 33,463.06 = 14,178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.25/33,463.06 = 14,178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.25x = 33,463.06 × 14,178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.25x = 474,463,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,463,358.08/24,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.68

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