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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.96, 33,338.34 and 14,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.96, 33,338.34 and 14,086.12 is: 19,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.96 : 33,338.34 = 14,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.96/33,338.34 = 14,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.96x = 33,338.34 × 14,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.96x = 469,607,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,607,857.84/24,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.05

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