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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.24, 33,248.66 and 14,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.24, 33,248.66 and 14,017.92 is: 19,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.24 : 33,248.66 = 14,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.24/33,248.66 = 14,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.24x = 33,248.66 × 14,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.24x = 466,076,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,076,985.90/24,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.72

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