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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.79, 33,269.22 and 14,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.79, 33,269.22 and 14,034.78 is: 19,370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.79 : 33,269.22 = 14,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.79/33,269.22 = 14,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.79x = 33,269.22 × 14,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.79x = 466,926,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,926,183.47/24,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,370.68

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