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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.52, 33,315.72 and 14,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.52, 33,315.72 and 14,069.12 is: 19,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.52 : 33,315.72 = 14,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.52/33,315.72 = 14,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.52x = 33,315.72 × 14,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.52x = 468,722,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,722,862.57/24,138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.04

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