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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.72, 33,485 and 14,193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.72, 33,485 and 14,193.18 is: 19,584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.72 : 33,485 = 14,193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.72/33,485 = 14,193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.72x = 33,485 × 14,193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.72x = 475,258,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,258,632.30/24,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.79

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