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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.53, 33,243.97 and 14,021.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.53, 33,243.97 and 14,021.31 is: 19,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.53 : 33,243.97 = 14,021.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.53/33,243.97 = 14,021.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.53x = 33,243.97 × 14,021.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.53x = 466,124,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,124,009.00/24,091.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.05

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