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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.08, 33,610.88 and 14,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.08, 33,610.88 and 14,145.36 is: 19,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.08 : 33,610.88 = 14,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.08/33,610.88 = 14,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.08x = 33,610.88 × 14,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.08x = 475,437,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,437,997.52/24,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.10

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