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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.92, 33,494.16 and 14,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.92, 33,494.16 and 14,189.97 is: 19,588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.92 : 33,494.16 = 14,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.92/33,494.16 = 14,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.92x = 33,494.16 × 14,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.92x = 475,281,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,281,125.58/24,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,588.79

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