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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.58, 33,351.86 and 14,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.58, 33,351.86 and 14,098.90 is: 19,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.58 : 33,351.86 = 14,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.58/33,351.86 = 14,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.58x = 33,351.86 × 14,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.58x = 470,224,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,224,526.28/24,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.22

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