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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.24, 33,386.35 and 14,119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.24, 33,386.35 and 14,119.93 is: 19,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.24 : 33,386.35 = 14,119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.24/33,386.35 = 14,119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.24x = 33,386.35 × 14,119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.24x = 471,412,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,412,806.19/24,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.09

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