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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.79, 33,323.94 and 14,078.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.79, 33,323.94 and 14,078.87 is: 19,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.79 : 33,323.94 = 14,078.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.79/33,323.94 = 14,078.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.79x = 33,323.94 × 14,078.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.79x = 469,163,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,163,252.53/24,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.03

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