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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.78, 33,130.38 and 14,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.78, 33,130.38 and 14,447.62 is: 19,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.78 : 33,130.38 = 14,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.78/33,130.38 = 14,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.78x = 33,130.38 × 14,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.78x = 478,655,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,655,140.70/24,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.50

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