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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.46, 33,255.23 and 13,884.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.46, 33,255.23 and 13,884.51 is: 19,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.46 : 33,255.23 = 13,884.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.46/33,255.23 = 13,884.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.46x = 33,255.23 × 13,884.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.46x = 461,732,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,732,573.49/24,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.64

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