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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.89, 33,389.60 and 14,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.89, 33,389.60 and 14,122.98 is: 19,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.89 : 33,389.60 = 14,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.89/33,389.60 = 14,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.89x = 33,389.60 × 14,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.89x = 471,560,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,560,582.39/24,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,490.90

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