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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.27, 33,474.21 and 14,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.27, 33,474.21 and 14,188.49 is: 19,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.27 : 33,474.21 = 14,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.27/33,474.21 = 14,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.27x = 33,474.21 × 14,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.27x = 474,948,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,948,326.47/24,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.79

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