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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.06, 33,499.80 and 14,201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.06, 33,499.80 and 14,201.54 is: 19,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.06 : 33,499.80 = 14,201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.06/33,499.80 = 14,201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.06x = 33,499.80 × 14,201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.06x = 475,748,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,748,749.69/24,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.25

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