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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.03, 33,460.30 and 14,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.03, 33,460.30 and 14,171.70 is: 19,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.03 : 33,460.30 = 14,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.03/33,460.30 = 14,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.03x = 33,460.30 × 14,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.03x = 474,189,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,189,333.51/24,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.24

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