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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.54, 33,492.84 and 14,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.54, 33,492.84 and 14,196.34 is: 19,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.54 : 33,492.84 = 14,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.54/33,492.84 = 14,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.54x = 33,492.84 × 14,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.54x = 475,475,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,475,718.49/24,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.27

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