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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.29, 33,467.67 and 14,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.29, 33,467.67 and 14,186.69 is: 19,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.29 : 33,467.67 = 14,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.29/33,467.67 = 14,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.29x = 33,467.67 × 14,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.29x = 474,795,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,795,388.38/24,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,577.34

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