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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.78, 33,322.56 and 14,077.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.78, 33,322.56 and 14,077.86 is: 19,426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.78 : 33,322.56 = 14,077.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.78/33,322.56 = 14,077.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.78x = 33,322.56 × 14,077.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.78x = 469,110,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,110,334.52/24,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.64

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