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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.12, 33,340.96 and 14,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.12, 33,340.96 and 14,089 is: 19,442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.12 : 33,340.96 = 14,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.12/33,340.96 = 14,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.12x = 33,340.96 × 14,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.12x = 469,740,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,740,785.44/24,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.82

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