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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.03, 33,323.81 and 14,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.03, 33,323.81 and 14,073.68 is: 19,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.03 : 33,323.81 = 14,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.03/33,323.81 = 14,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.03x = 33,323.81 × 14,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.03x = 468,988,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,988,401.33/24,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.01

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