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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.96, 33,349.08 and 14,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.96, 33,349.08 and 14,097.28 is: 19,456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.96 : 33,349.08 = 14,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.96/33,349.08 = 14,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.96x = 33,349.08 × 14,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.96x = 470,131,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,131,318.50/24,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.69

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