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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.56, 33,312.96 and 14,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.56, 33,312.96 and 14,067.12 is: 19,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.56 : 33,312.96 = 14,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.56/33,312.96 = 14,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.56x = 33,312.96 × 14,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.56x = 468,617,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,617,405.88/24,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.25

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