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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.29, 33,473.18 and 14,190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.29, 33,473.18 and 14,190.69 is: 19,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.29 : 33,473.18 = 14,190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.29/33,473.18 = 14,190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.29x = 33,473.18 × 14,190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.29x = 475,007,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,007,520.69/24,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.86

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