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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.34, 33,361.20 and 14,105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.34, 33,361.20 and 14,105.66 is: 19,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.34 : 33,361.20 = 14,105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.34/33,361.20 = 14,105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.34x = 33,361.20 × 14,105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.34x = 470,581,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,581,577.59/24,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.55

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