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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.40, 33,472.60 and 14,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.40, 33,472.60 and 14,186.24 is: 19,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.40 : 33,472.60 = 14,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.40/33,472.60 = 14,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.40x = 33,472.60 × 14,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.40x = 474,850,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,850,337.02/24,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.84

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