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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.03, 33,487.43 and 14,198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.03, 33,487.43 and 14,198.09 is: 19,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.03 : 33,487.43 = 14,198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.03/33,487.43 = 14,198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.03x = 33,487.43 × 14,198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.03x = 475,457,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,457,306.58/24,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.31

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