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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.74, 33,302.64 and 14,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.74, 33,302.64 and 14,060.55 is: 19,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.74 : 33,302.64 = 14,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.74/33,302.64 = 14,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.74x = 33,302.64 × 14,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.74x = 468,253,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,253,434.85/24,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.25

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