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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.16, 33,286.49 and 14,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.16, 33,286.49 and 14,048.52 is: 19,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.16 : 33,286.49 = 14,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.16/33,286.49 = 14,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.16x = 33,286.49 × 14,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.16x = 467,625,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,625,920.49/24,119.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.15

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