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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.40, 33,475.36 and 14,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.40, 33,475.36 and 14,188.24 is: 19,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.40 : 33,475.36 = 14,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.40/33,475.36 = 14,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.40x = 33,475.36 × 14,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.40x = 474,956,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,956,441.77/24,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.60

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