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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.78, 33,326.70 and 14,080.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.78, 33,326.70 and 14,080.86 is: 19,430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.78 : 33,326.70 = 14,080.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.78/33,326.70 = 14,080.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.78x = 33,326.70 × 14,080.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.78x = 469,268,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,268,596.96/24,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.78

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