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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.34, 33,470.96 and 14,040.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.34, 33,470.96 and 14,040.89 is: 19,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.34 : 33,470.96 = 14,040.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.34/33,470.96 = 14,040.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.34x = 33,470.96 × 14,040.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.34x = 469,961,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,961,955.51/24,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.80

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