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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.09, 33,286.07 and 14,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.09, 33,286.07 and 14,048.27 is: 19,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.09 : 33,286.07 = 14,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.09/33,286.07 = 14,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.09x = 33,286.07 × 14,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.09x = 467,611,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,611,567.29/24,120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.81

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