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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.32, 33,284.37 and 14,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.32, 33,284.37 and 14,049.40 is: 19,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.32 : 33,284.37 = 14,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.32/33,284.37 = 14,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.32x = 33,284.37 × 14,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.32x = 467,625,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,625,427.88/24,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.00

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