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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.54, 33,476.74 and 14,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.54, 33,476.74 and 14,045.08 is: 19,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.54 : 33,476.74 = 14,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.54/33,476.74 = 14,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.54x = 33,476.74 × 14,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.54x = 470,183,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,183,491.44/24,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.58

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