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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.74, 33,441.36 and 14,161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.74, 33,441.36 and 14,161.59 is: 19,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.74 : 33,441.36 = 14,161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.74/33,441.36 = 14,161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.74x = 33,441.36 × 14,161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.74x = 473,582,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,582,829.36/24,232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.10

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