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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.29, 33,469.04 and 14,187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.29, 33,469.04 and 14,187.69 is: 19,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.29 : 33,469.04 = 14,187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.29/33,469.04 = 14,187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.29x = 33,469.04 × 14,187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.29x = 474,848,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,848,364.12/24,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.72

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