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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.82, 33,283.68 and 14,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.82, 33,283.68 and 14,048.90 is: 19,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.82 : 33,283.68 = 14,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.82/33,283.68 = 14,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.82x = 33,283.68 × 14,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.82x = 467,599,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,599,091.95/24,118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.31

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