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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.29, 33,471.80 and 14,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.29, 33,471.80 and 14,189.69 is: 19,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.29 : 33,471.80 = 14,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.29/33,471.80 = 14,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.29x = 33,471.80 × 14,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.29x = 474,954,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,954,465.74/24,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.48

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