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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.43, 33,319.34 and 14,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.43, 33,319.34 and 14,075.51 is: 19,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.43 : 33,319.34 = 14,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.43/33,319.34 = 14,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.43x = 33,319.34 × 14,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.43x = 468,986,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,986,780.51/24,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.42

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