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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160, 33,340.86 and 14,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160, 33,340.86 and 14,095.36 is: 19,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160 : 33,340.86 = 14,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160/33,340.86 = 14,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160x = 33,340.86 × 14,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160x = 469,951,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,951,424.41/24,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.63

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