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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.27, 33,278.48 and 14,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.27, 33,278.48 and 14,679.07 is: 20,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.27 : 33,278.48 = 14,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.27/33,278.48 = 14,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.27x = 33,278.48 × 14,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.27x = 488,497,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,497,137.41/24,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.28

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