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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.02, 33,338.92 and 14,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.02, 33,338.92 and 14,084.76 is: 19,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.02 : 33,338.92 = 14,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.02/33,338.92 = 14,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.02x = 33,338.92 × 14,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.02x = 469,570,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,570,686.86/24,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.47

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