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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.64, 33,488.88 and 14,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.64, 33,488.88 and 14,190.56 is: 19,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.64 : 33,488.88 = 14,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.64/33,488.88 = 14,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.64x = 33,488.88 × 14,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.64x = 475,225,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,225,960.97/24,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.74

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