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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.10, 33,143.58 and 14,456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.10, 33,143.58 and 14,456.34 is: 19,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.10 : 33,143.58 = 14,456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.10/33,143.58 = 14,456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.10x = 33,143.58 × 14,456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.10x = 479,134,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,134,861.30/24,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.72

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