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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.74, 33,310.08 and 14,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.74, 33,310.08 and 14,068.82 is: 19,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.74 : 33,310.08 = 14,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.74/33,310.08 = 14,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.74x = 33,310.08 × 14,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.74x = 468,633,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,633,519.71/24,138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.17

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