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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.89, 33,307.83 and 14,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.89, 33,307.83 and 14,062.80 is: 19,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.89 : 33,307.83 = 14,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.89/33,307.83 = 14,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.89x = 33,307.83 × 14,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.89x = 468,401,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,401,351.72/24,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.45

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