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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.72, 33,274.48 and 14,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.72, 33,274.48 and 14,041.44 is: 19,376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.72 : 33,274.48 = 14,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.72/33,274.48 = 14,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.72x = 33,274.48 × 14,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.72x = 467,221,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,221,614.45/24,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.56

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