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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168, 33,348.96 and 14,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168, 33,348.96 and 14,098.56 is: 19,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168 : 33,348.96 = 14,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168/33,348.96 = 14,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168x = 33,348.96 × 14,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168x = 470,172,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,172,313.50/24,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.33

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