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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.70, 33,464.91 and 14,185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.70, 33,464.91 and 14,185.62 is: 19,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.70 : 33,464.91 = 14,185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.70/33,464.91 = 14,185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.70x = 33,464.91 × 14,185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.70x = 474,720,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,720,496.59/24,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.31

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