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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.12, 33,363.92 and 14,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.12, 33,363.92 and 14,111.04 is: 19,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.12 : 33,363.92 = 14,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.12/33,363.92 = 14,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.12x = 33,363.92 × 14,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.12x = 470,799,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,799,609.68/24,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.33

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