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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.47, 33,542.33 and 14,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.47, 33,542.33 and 14,099.30 is: 19,456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.47 : 33,542.33 = 14,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.47/33,542.33 = 14,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.47x = 33,542.33 × 14,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.47x = 472,923,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,923,135.16/24,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.68

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