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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.27, 33,245.74 and 14,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.27, 33,245.74 and 14,017.61 is: 19,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.27 : 33,245.74 = 14,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.27/33,245.74 = 14,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.27x = 33,245.74 × 14,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.27x = 466,025,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,025,731.11/24,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.96

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