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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.55, 33,475.35 and 14,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.55, 33,475.35 and 14,044.08 is: 19,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.55 : 33,475.35 = 14,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.55/33,475.35 = 14,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.55x = 33,475.35 × 14,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.55x = 470,130,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,130,493.43/24,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.19

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