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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.40, 33,461.58 and 14,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.40, 33,461.58 and 14,178.25 is: 19,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.40 : 33,461.58 = 14,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.40/33,461.58 = 14,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.40x = 33,461.58 × 14,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.40x = 474,426,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,426,575.74/24,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.82

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