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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.78, 33,137.28 and 14,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.78, 33,137.28 and 14,452.62 is: 19,944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.78 : 33,137.28 = 14,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.78/33,137.28 = 14,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.78x = 33,137.28 × 14,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.78x = 478,920,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,920,515.67/24,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.40

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