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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.79, 33,349.02 and 14,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.79, 33,349.02 and 14,095.22 is: 19,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.79 : 33,349.02 = 14,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.79/33,349.02 = 14,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.79x = 33,349.02 × 14,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.79x = 470,061,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,061,554.08/24,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.75

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