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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145, 33,320.22 and 14,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145, 33,320.22 and 14,080.42 is: 19,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145 : 33,320.22 = 14,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145/33,320.22 = 14,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145x = 33,320.22 × 14,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145x = 469,162,692.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,162,692.09/24,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.05

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