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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.92, 33,449.46 and 14,033.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.92, 33,449.46 and 14,033.69 is: 19,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.92 : 33,449.46 = 14,033.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.92/33,449.46 = 14,033.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.92x = 33,449.46 × 14,033.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.92x = 469,419,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,419,352.31/24,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.75

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