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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,239.13, 33,438.77 and 14,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,239.13, 33,438.77 and 14,168 is: 19,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,239.13 : 33,438.77 = 14,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,239.13/33,438.77 = 14,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,239.13x = 33,438.77 × 14,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,239.13x = 473,760,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,760,493.36/24,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.28

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