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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,116.76, 33,281.28 and 14,051.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,116.76, 33,281.28 and 14,051.02 is: 19,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,116.76 : 33,281.28 = 14,051.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,116.76/33,281.28 = 14,051.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,116.76x = 33,281.28 × 14,051.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,116.76x = 467,635,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,635,910.10/24,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.49

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