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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.65, 33,436.11 and 14,159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.65, 33,436.11 and 14,159.15 is: 19,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.65 : 33,436.11 = 14,159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.65/33,436.11 = 14,159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.65x = 33,436.11 × 14,159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.65x = 473,426,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,426,734.52/24,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.73

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