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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.12, 33,552.62 and 14,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.12, 33,552.62 and 14,101.73 is: 19,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.12 : 33,552.62 = 14,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.12/33,552.62 = 14,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.12x = 33,552.62 × 14,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.12x = 473,149,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,149,749.76/24,308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.68

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