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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.39, 33,468.86 and 14,184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.39, 33,468.86 and 14,184.61 is: 19,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.39 : 33,468.86 = 14,184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.39/33,468.86 = 14,184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.39x = 33,468.86 × 14,184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.39x = 474,742,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,742,726.24/24,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.44

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