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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,135.79, 33,307.84 and 14,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,135.79, 33,307.84 and 14,064.82 is: 19,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,135.79 : 33,307.84 = 14,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,135.79/33,307.84 = 14,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,135.79x = 33,307.84 × 14,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,135.79x = 468,468,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,468,795.93/24,135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.72

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