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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.14, 33,340.98 and 14,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.14, 33,340.98 and 14,089.02 is: 19,442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.14 : 33,340.98 = 14,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.14/33,340.98 = 14,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.14x = 33,340.98 × 14,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.14x = 469,741,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,741,734.04/24,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.84

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