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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.06, 33,604.44 and 14,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.06, 33,604.44 and 14,137.50 is: 19,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.06 : 33,604.44 = 14,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.06/33,604.44 = 14,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.06x = 33,604.44 × 14,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.06x = 475,082,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,082,770.50/24,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.14

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