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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.44, 33,312.42 and 14,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.44, 33,312.42 and 14,708.04 is: 20,297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.44 : 33,312.42 = 14,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.44/33,312.42 = 14,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.44x = 33,312.42 × 14,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.44x = 489,960,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,960,405.86/24,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.09

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