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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.56, 33,606.51 and 14,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.56, 33,606.51 and 14,139 is: 19,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.56 : 33,606.51 = 14,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.56/33,606.51 = 14,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.56x = 33,606.51 × 14,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.56x = 475,162,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,162,444.89/24,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,514.21

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