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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.15, 33,469.50 and 14,184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.15, 33,469.50 and 14,184.02 is: 19,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.15 : 33,469.50 = 14,184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.15/33,469.50 = 14,184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.15x = 33,469.50 × 14,184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.15x = 474,732,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,732,057.39/24,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.78

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