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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.61, 33,256.25 and 14,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.61, 33,256.25 and 14,032.92 is: 19,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.61 : 33,256.25 = 14,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.61/33,256.25 = 14,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.61x = 33,256.25 × 14,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.61x = 466,682,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,682,481.85/24,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.53

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