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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.96, 33,341.10 and 14,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.96, 33,341.10 and 14,088.12 is: 19,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.96 : 33,341.10 = 14,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.96/33,341.10 = 14,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.96x = 33,341.10 × 14,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.96x = 469,713,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,713,417.73/24,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.81

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