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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.37, 33,253.34 and 14,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.37, 33,253.34 and 14,030.21 is: 19,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.37 : 33,253.34 = 14,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.37/33,253.34 = 14,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.37x = 33,253.34 × 14,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.37x = 466,551,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,551,356.38/24,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.27

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