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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.44, 33,327.60 and 14,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.44, 33,327.60 and 14,719.04 is: 20,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.44 : 33,327.60 = 14,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.44/33,327.60 = 14,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.44x = 33,327.60 × 14,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.44x = 490,550,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,550,277.50/24,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.27

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