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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.02, 33,341.68 and 14,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.02, 33,341.68 and 14,086.76 is: 19,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.02 : 33,341.68 = 14,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.02/33,341.68 = 14,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.02x = 33,341.68 × 14,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.02x = 469,676,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,676,244.16/24,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.23

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