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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.75, 33,166.71 and 14,343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.75, 33,166.71 and 14,343.41 is: 19,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.75 : 33,166.71 = 14,343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.75/33,166.71 = 14,343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.75x = 33,166.71 × 14,343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.75x = 475,723,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,723,554.05/24,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,792.34

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