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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.92, 33,251.11 and 14,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.92, 33,251.11 and 14,011.69 is: 19,342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.92 : 33,251.11 = 14,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.92/33,251.11 = 14,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.92x = 33,251.11 × 14,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.92x = 465,904,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,904,245.48/24,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.62

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