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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.44, 33,221.33 and 13,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.44, 33,221.33 and 13,867.58 is: 19,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.44 : 33,221.33 = 13,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.44/33,221.33 = 13,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.44x = 33,221.33 × 13,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.44x = 460,699,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,699,216.04/24,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.27

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