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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.86, 33,474.41 and 14,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.86, 33,474.41 and 14,043.40 is: 19,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.86 : 33,474.41 = 14,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.86/33,474.41 = 14,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.86x = 33,474.41 × 14,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.86x = 470,094,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,094,459.18/24,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.26

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