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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,183.29, 33,373.40 and 14,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,183.29, 33,373.40 and 14,114.58 is: 19,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,183.29 : 33,373.40 = 14,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,183.29/33,373.40 = 14,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,183.29x = 33,373.40 × 14,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,183.29x = 471,051,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,051,453.60/24,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.39

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