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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.92, 33,498.30 and 14,192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.92, 33,498.30 and 14,192.97 is: 19,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.92 : 33,498.30 = 14,192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.92/33,498.30 = 14,192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.92x = 33,498.30 × 14,192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.92x = 475,440,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,440,366.95/24,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.93

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