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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.63, 33,327.86 and 14,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.63, 33,327.86 and 14,079.49 is: 19,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.63 : 33,327.86 = 14,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.63/33,327.86 = 14,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.63x = 33,327.86 × 14,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.63x = 469,239,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,239,271.59/24,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.69

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