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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.12, 33,338.20 and 14,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.12, 33,338.20 and 14,087 is: 19,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.12 : 33,338.20 = 14,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.12/33,338.20 = 14,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.12x = 33,338.20 × 14,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.12x = 469,635,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,635,223.40/24,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.06

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