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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,001, 33,121.38 and 14,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,001, 33,121.38 and 14,065 is: 19,409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,001 : 33,121.38 = 14,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,001/33,121.38 = 14,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,001x = 33,121.38 × 14,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,001x = 465,852,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,852,209.70/24,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.70

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