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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.36, 33,323.52 and 14,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.36, 33,323.52 and 14,081.76 is: 19,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.36 : 33,323.52 = 14,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.36/33,323.52 = 14,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.36x = 33,323.52 × 14,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.36x = 469,253,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,253,811.00/24,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.92

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