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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.76, 33,232.57 and 13,871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.76, 33,232.57 and 13,871.14 is: 19,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.76 : 33,232.57 = 13,871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.76/33,232.57 = 13,871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.76x = 33,232.57 × 13,871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.76x = 460,973,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,973,649.99/24,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.62

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