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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.94, 33,252.88 and 14,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.94, 33,252.88 and 14,026.87 is: 19,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.94 : 33,252.88 = 14,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.94/33,252.88 = 14,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.94x = 33,252.88 × 14,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.94x = 466,433,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,433,857.68/24,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.56

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