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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.25, 33,327.47 and 14,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.25, 33,327.47 and 14,085.67 is: 19,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.25 : 33,327.47 = 14,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.25/33,327.47 = 14,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.25x = 33,327.47 × 14,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.25x = 469,439,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,439,744.35/24,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.30

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