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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.70, 33,246.32 and 14,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.70, 33,246.32 and 14,017.10 is: 19,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.70 : 33,246.32 = 14,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.70/33,246.32 = 14,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.70x = 33,246.32 × 14,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.70x = 466,016,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,016,755.75/24,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.47

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