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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.24, 33,295.66 and 14,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.24, 33,295.66 and 14,059.45 is: 19,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.24 : 33,295.66 = 14,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.24/33,295.66 = 14,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.24x = 33,295.66 × 14,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.24x = 468,118,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,118,666.99/24,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.26

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