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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,258.14, 33,463.99 and 14,180.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,258.14, 33,463.99 and 14,180.00 is: 19,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,258.14 : 33,463.99 = 14,180.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,258.14/33,463.99 = 14,180.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,258.14x = 33,463.99 × 14,180.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,258.14x = 474,519,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,519,416.84/24,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.24

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