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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.52, 33,313.84 and 14,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.52, 33,313.84 and 14,709.08 is: 20,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.52 : 33,313.84 = 14,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.52/33,313.84 = 14,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.52x = 33,313.84 × 14,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.52x = 490,015,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,015,937.67/24,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.48

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