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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.84, 33,525.56 and 14,086.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.84, 33,525.56 and 14,086.85 is: 19,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.84 : 33,525.56 = 14,086.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.84/33,525.56 = 14,086.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.84x = 33,525.56 × 14,086.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.84x = 472,269,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,269,402.48/24,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.89

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