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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.36, 33,313.62 and 14,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.36, 33,313.62 and 14,074.76 is: 19,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.36 : 33,313.62 = 14,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.36/33,313.62 = 14,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.36x = 33,313.62 × 14,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.36x = 468,881,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,881,206.23/24,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.12

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