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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157, 33,336.76 and 14,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157, 33,336.76 and 14,092.40 is: 19,447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157 : 33,336.76 = 14,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157/33,336.76 = 14,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157x = 33,336.76 × 14,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157x = 469,794,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,794,956.62/24,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,447.57

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