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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.61, 33,311.21 and 14,073.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.61, 33,311.21 and 14,073.01 is: 19,420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.61 : 33,311.21 = 14,073.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.61/33,311.21 = 14,073.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.61x = 33,311.21 × 14,073.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.61x = 468,788,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,788,921.08/24,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.71

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