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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.19, 33,276.57 and 14,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.19, 33,276.57 and 14,554.40 is: 20,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.19 : 33,276.57 = 14,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.19/33,276.57 = 14,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.19x = 33,276.57 × 14,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.19x = 484,320,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,320,523.40/24,112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,086.13

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