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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.83, 33,273.34 and 14,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.83, 33,273.34 and 14,037.44 is: 19,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.83 : 33,273.34 = 14,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.83/33,273.34 = 14,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.83x = 33,273.34 × 14,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.83x = 467,072,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,072,513.85/24,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.50

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