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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.94, 33,551.79 and 14,104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.94, 33,551.79 and 14,104.23 is: 19,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.94 : 33,551.79 = 14,104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.94/33,551.79 = 14,104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.94x = 33,551.79 × 14,104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.94x = 473,221,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,221,984.36/24,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.40

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