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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.68, 33,257.66 and 14,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.68, 33,257.66 and 14,016.44 is: 19,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.68 : 33,257.66 = 14,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.68/33,257.66 = 14,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.68x = 33,257.66 × 14,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.68x = 466,153,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,153,995.93/24,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.17

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