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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.29, 33,470.42 and 14,188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.29, 33,470.42 and 14,188.69 is: 19,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.29 : 33,470.42 = 14,188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.29/33,470.42 = 14,188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.29x = 33,470.42 × 14,188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.29x = 474,901,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,901,413.55/24,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.10

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