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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.90, 33,473.68 and 14,188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.90, 33,473.68 and 14,188.12 is: 19,574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.90 : 33,473.68 = 14,188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.90/33,473.68 = 14,188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.90x = 33,473.68 × 14,188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.90x = 474,928,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,928,469.53/24,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.27

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