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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.11, 33,472.56 and 14,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.11, 33,472.56 and 14,185.59 is: 19,573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.11 : 33,472.56 = 14,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.11/33,472.56 = 14,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.11x = 33,472.56 × 14,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.11x = 474,828,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,828,012.41/24,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.18

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