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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.68, 33,321.46 and 14,077.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.68, 33,321.46 and 14,077.84 is: 19,422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.68 : 33,321.46 = 14,077.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.68/33,321.46 = 14,077.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.68x = 33,321.46 × 14,077.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.68x = 469,094,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,094,182.45/24,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,422.84

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