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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.78, 33,258.87 and 14,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.78, 33,258.87 and 14,027.12 is: 19,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.78 : 33,258.87 = 14,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.78/33,258.87 = 14,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.78x = 33,258.87 × 14,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.78x = 466,526,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,526,160.55/24,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.09

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