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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.58, 33,471.81 and 14,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.58, 33,471.81 and 14,190.72 is: 19,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.58 : 33,471.81 = 14,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.58/33,471.81 = 14,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.58x = 33,471.81 × 14,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.58x = 474,989,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,989,083.60/24,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.48

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