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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.84, 33,281.62 and 14,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.84, 33,281.62 and 14,043.44 is: 19,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.84 : 33,281.62 = 14,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.84/33,281.62 = 14,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.84x = 33,281.62 × 14,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.84x = 467,388,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,388,433.57/24,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.78

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