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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.59, 33,285.13 and 14,054.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.59, 33,285.13 and 14,054.93 is: 19,395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.59 : 33,285.13 = 14,054.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.59/33,285.13 = 14,054.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.59x = 33,285.13 × 14,054.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.59x = 467,820,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,820,172.19/24,119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.86

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