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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.66, 33,351.23 and 14,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.66, 33,351.23 and 14,095.31 is: 19,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.66 : 33,351.23 = 14,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.66/33,351.23 = 14,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.66x = 33,351.23 × 14,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.66x = 470,095,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,095,855.25/24,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.44

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