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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.50, 33,481.44 and 14,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.50, 33,481.44 and 14,193.72 is: 19,582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.50 : 33,481.44 = 14,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.50/33,481.44 = 14,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.50x = 33,481.44 × 14,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.50x = 475,226,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,226,184.56/24,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.02

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