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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.12, 33,351.72 and 14,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.12, 33,351.72 and 14,095.76 is: 19,452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.12 : 33,351.72 = 14,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.12/33,351.72 = 14,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.12x = 33,351.72 × 14,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.12x = 470,117,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,117,840.71/24,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.79

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