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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.02, 33,282.87 and 14,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.02, 33,282.87 and 14,055.40 is: 19,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.02 : 33,282.87 = 14,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.02/33,282.87 = 14,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.02x = 33,282.87 × 14,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.02x = 467,804,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,804,051.00/24,128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.41

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