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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.58, 33,278.50 and 13,899.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.58, 33,278.50 and 13,899.97 is: 19,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.58 : 33,278.50 = 13,899.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.58/33,278.50 = 13,899.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.58x = 33,278.50 × 13,899.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.58x = 462,570,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,570,132.43/24,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,182.18

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