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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.81, 33,361.43 and 14,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.81, 33,361.43 and 14,104.22 is: 19,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.81 : 33,361.43 = 14,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.81/33,361.43 = 14,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.81x = 33,361.43 × 14,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.81x = 470,536,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,536,710.91/24,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.15

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