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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.36, 33,546.96 and 14,102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.36, 33,546.96 and 14,102.37 is: 19,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.36 : 33,546.96 = 14,102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.36/33,546.96 = 14,102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.36x = 33,546.96 × 14,102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.36x = 473,091,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,091,642.30/24,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,461.30

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