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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.06, 33,525.51 and 14,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.06, 33,525.51 and 14,227.74 is: 19,634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.06 : 33,525.51 = 14,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.06/33,525.51 = 14,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.06x = 33,525.51 × 14,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.06x = 476,992,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,992,239.65/24,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.11

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