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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.44, 33,313.80 and 14,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.44, 33,313.80 and 14,709.04 is: 20,298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.44 : 33,313.80 = 14,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.44/33,313.80 = 14,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.44x = 33,313.80 × 14,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.44x = 490,014,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,014,016.75/24,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.47

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