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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.24, 33,140.10 and 14,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.24, 33,140.10 and 14,578.84 is: 20,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.24 : 33,140.10 = 14,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.24/33,140.10 = 14,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.24x = 33,140.10 × 14,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.24x = 483,144,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,144,215.48/24,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.94

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