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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.02, 33,281.49 and 14,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.02, 33,281.49 and 14,054.40 is: 19,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.02 : 33,281.49 = 14,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.02/33,281.49 = 14,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.02x = 33,281.49 × 14,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.02x = 467,751,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,751,373.06/24,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.03

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