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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.68, 33,260.70 and 14,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.68, 33,260.70 and 14,031.38 is: 19,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.68 : 33,260.70 = 14,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.68/33,260.70 = 14,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.68x = 33,260.70 × 14,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.68x = 466,693,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,693,520.77/24,102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.72

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