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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.58, 33,470.43 and 14,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.58, 33,470.43 and 14,189.72 is: 19,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.58 : 33,470.43 = 14,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.58/33,470.43 = 14,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.58x = 33,470.43 × 14,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.58x = 474,936,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,936,029.98/24,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.10

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