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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.49, 33,126.21 and 14,445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.49, 33,126.21 and 14,445.81 is: 19,931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.49 : 33,126.21 = 14,445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.49/33,126.21 = 14,445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.49x = 33,126.21 × 14,445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.49x = 478,534,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,534,935.68/24,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.90

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