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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.61, 33,475.44 and 14,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.61, 33,475.44 and 14,044.15 is: 19,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.61 : 33,475.44 = 14,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.61/33,475.44 = 14,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.61x = 33,475.44 × 14,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.61x = 470,134,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,134,100.68/24,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.29

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