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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.53, 33,291.15 and 14,051.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.53, 33,291.15 and 14,051.91 is: 19,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.53 : 33,291.15 = 14,051.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.53/33,291.15 = 14,051.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.53x = 33,291.15 × 14,051.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.53x = 467,804,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,804,243.60/24,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.83

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