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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.27, 33,328.80 and 14,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.27, 33,328.80 and 14,085.14 is: 19,433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.27 : 33,328.80 = 14,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.27/33,328.80 = 14,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.27x = 33,328.80 × 14,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.27x = 469,440,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,440,647.39/24,156.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.49

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