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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.15, 33,472.26 and 14,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.15, 33,472.26 and 14,186.02 is: 19,569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.15 : 33,472.26 = 14,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.15/33,472.26 = 14,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.15x = 33,472.26 × 14,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.15x = 474,838,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,838,149.81/24,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.54

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