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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.54, 33,471.21 and 14,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.54, 33,471.21 and 14,041.08 is: 19,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.54 : 33,471.21 = 14,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.54/33,471.21 = 14,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.54x = 33,471.21 × 14,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.54x = 469,971,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,971,937.31/24,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.06

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