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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.10, 33,436.77 and 14,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.10, 33,436.77 and 14,159.60 is: 19,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.10 : 33,436.77 = 14,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.10/33,436.77 = 14,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.10x = 33,436.77 × 14,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.10x = 473,451,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,451,288.49/24,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.38

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