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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.11, 33,329.47 and 14,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.11, 33,329.47 and 14,085.88 is: 19,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.11 : 33,329.47 = 14,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.11/33,329.47 = 14,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.11x = 33,329.47 × 14,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.11x = 469,474,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,474,914.88/24,161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.02

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