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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.38, 33,220.71 and 14,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.38, 33,220.71 and 14,004.78 is: 19,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.38 : 33,220.71 = 14,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.38/33,220.71 = 14,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.38x = 33,220.71 × 14,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.38x = 465,248,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,248,734.99/24,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,328.68

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