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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.16, 33,287.87 and 14,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.16, 33,287.87 and 14,049.52 is: 19,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.16 : 33,287.87 = 14,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.16/33,287.87 = 14,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.16x = 33,287.87 × 14,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.16x = 467,678,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,678,595.32/24,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.53

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