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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.74, 33,304.02 and 14,061.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.74, 33,304.02 and 14,061.55 is: 19,404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.74 : 33,304.02 = 14,061.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.74/33,304.02 = 14,061.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.74x = 33,304.02 × 14,061.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.74x = 468,306,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,306,142.43/24,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.62

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