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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,163.96, 33,350.46 and 14,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,163.96, 33,350.46 and 14,098.28 is: 19,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,163.96 : 33,350.46 = 14,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,163.96/33,350.46 = 14,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,163.96x = 33,350.46 × 14,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,163.96x = 470,184,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,184,123.21/24,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.07

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