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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.08, 33,150.72 and 14,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.08, 33,150.72 and 14,458.24 is: 19,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.08 : 33,150.72 = 14,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.08/33,150.72 = 14,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.08x = 33,150.72 × 14,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.08x = 479,301,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,301,065.93/24,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.17

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