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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.39, 33,344.12 and 14,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.39, 33,344.12 and 14,093.72 is: 19,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.39 : 33,344.12 = 14,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.39/33,344.12 = 14,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.39x = 33,344.12 × 14,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.39x = 469,942,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,942,690.93/24,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.76

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