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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.64, 33,285.80 and 14,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.64, 33,285.80 and 14,048.02 is: 19,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.64 : 33,285.80 = 14,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.64/33,285.80 = 14,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.64x = 33,285.80 × 14,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.64x = 467,599,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,599,584.12/24,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.48

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