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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.09, 33,358.10 and 14,103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.09, 33,358.10 and 14,103.41 is: 19,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.09 : 33,358.10 = 14,103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.09/33,358.10 = 14,103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.09x = 33,358.10 × 14,103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.09x = 470,462,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,462,723.81/24,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,461.45

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