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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.02, 33,337.54 and 14,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.02, 33,337.54 and 14,083.76 is: 19,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.02 : 33,337.54 = 14,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.02/33,337.54 = 14,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.02x = 33,337.54 × 14,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.02x = 469,517,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,517,912.35/24,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.09

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