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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.83, 33,271.96 and 14,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.83, 33,271.96 and 14,036.44 is: 19,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.83 : 33,271.96 = 14,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.83/33,271.96 = 14,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.83x = 33,271.96 × 14,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.83x = 467,019,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,019,830.79/24,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.12

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