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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,239.61, 33,453.29 and 14,171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,239.61, 33,453.29 and 14,171.45 is: 19,558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,239.61 : 33,453.29 = 14,171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,239.61/33,453.29 = 14,171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,239.61x = 33,453.29 × 14,171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,239.61x = 474,081,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,081,494.73/24,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.13

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