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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.30, 33,324.63 and 14,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.30, 33,324.63 and 14,079.38 is: 19,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.30 : 33,324.63 = 14,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.30/33,324.63 = 14,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.30x = 33,324.63 × 14,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.30x = 469,190,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,190,129.13/24,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.73

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