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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.01, 33,312.94 and 14,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.01, 33,312.94 and 14,071.34 is: 19,420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.01 : 33,312.94 = 14,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.01/33,312.94 = 14,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.01x = 33,312.94 × 14,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.01x = 468,757,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,757,753.24/24,137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.71

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