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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.34, 33,524.88 and 14,086.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.34, 33,524.88 and 14,086.36 is: 19,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.34 : 33,524.88 = 14,086.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.34/33,524.88 = 14,086.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.34x = 33,524.88 × 14,086.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.34x = 472,243,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,243,408.38/24,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.21

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