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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151, 33,328.47 and 14,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151, 33,328.47 and 14,086.39 is: 19,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151 : 33,328.47 = 14,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151/33,328.47 = 14,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151x = 33,328.47 × 14,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151x = 469,477,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,477,826.52/24,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.27

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