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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.52, 33,338.88 and 14,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.52, 33,338.88 and 14,088.16 is: 19,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.52 : 33,338.88 = 14,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.52/33,338.88 = 14,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.52x = 33,338.88 × 14,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.52x = 469,683,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,683,475.66/24,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.93

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