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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.78, 33,581.42 and 14,124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.78, 33,581.42 and 14,124.03 is: 19,491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.78 : 33,581.42 = 14,124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.78/33,581.42 = 14,124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.78x = 33,581.42 × 14,124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.78x = 474,304,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,304,815.62/24,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.62

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