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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.36, 33,312.24 and 14,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.36, 33,312.24 and 14,073.76 is: 19,421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.36 : 33,312.24 = 14,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.36/33,312.24 = 14,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.36x = 33,312.24 × 14,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.36x = 468,828,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,828,470.82/24,139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.74

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