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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.42, 33,225.58 and 14,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.42, 33,225.58 and 14,005.14 is: 19,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.42 : 33,225.58 = 14,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.42/33,225.58 = 14,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.42x = 33,225.58 × 14,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.42x = 465,328,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,328,899.48/24,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.16

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