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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.65, 33,364.62 and 14,103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.65, 33,364.62 and 14,103.49 is: 19,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.65 : 33,364.62 = 14,103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.65/33,364.62 = 14,103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.65x = 33,364.62 × 14,103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.65x = 470,557,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,557,501.11/24,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.31

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