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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.58, 33,358.03 and 14,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.58, 33,358.03 and 14,098.02 is: 19,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.58 : 33,358.03 = 14,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.58/33,358.03 = 14,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.58x = 33,358.03 × 14,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.58x = 470,282,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,282,013.76/24,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.60

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