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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.96, 33,332.82 and 14,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.96, 33,332.82 and 14,082.12 is: 19,433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.96 : 33,332.82 = 14,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.96/33,332.82 = 14,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.96x = 33,332.82 × 14,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.96x = 469,396,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,396,771.18/24,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.53

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