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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,258.71, 33,464.76 and 14,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,258.71, 33,464.76 and 14,180.57 is: 19,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,258.71 : 33,464.76 = 14,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,258.71/33,464.76 = 14,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,258.71x = 33,464.76 × 14,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,258.71x = 474,549,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,549,204.39/24,258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.02

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