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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.40, 33,405.16 and 14,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.40, 33,405.16 and 14,136.40 is: 19,507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.40 : 33,405.16 = 14,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.40/33,405.16 = 14,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.40x = 33,405.16 × 14,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.40x = 472,228,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,228,703.82/24,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.62

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