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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.26, 33,465.82 and 14,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.26, 33,465.82 and 14,180.72 is: 19,566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.26 : 33,465.82 = 14,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.26/33,465.82 = 14,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.26x = 33,465.82 × 14,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.26x = 474,569,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,569,422.99/24,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.44

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