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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.86, 33,311.55 and 14,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.86, 33,311.55 and 14,073.26 is: 19,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.86 : 33,311.55 = 14,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.86/33,311.55 = 14,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.86x = 33,311.55 × 14,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.86x = 468,802,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,802,104.15/24,138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.05

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