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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.27, 33,337.08 and 14,091.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.27, 33,337.08 and 14,091.15 is: 19,441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.27 : 33,337.08 = 14,091.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.27/33,337.08 = 14,091.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.27x = 33,337.08 × 14,091.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.27x = 469,757,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,757,794.84/24,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.79

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