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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.60, 33,168.24 and 14,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.60, 33,168.24 and 14,350.44 is: 19,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.60 : 33,168.24 = 14,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.60/33,168.24 = 14,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.60x = 33,168.24 × 14,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.60x = 475,978,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,978,838.03/24,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.20

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