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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.79, 33,382.67 and 14,119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.79, 33,382.67 and 14,119.65 is: 19,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.79 : 33,382.67 = 14,119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.79/33,382.67 = 14,119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.79x = 33,382.67 × 14,119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.79x = 471,351,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,351,545.87/24,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.76

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