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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.08, 33,327.12 and 14,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.08, 33,327.12 and 14,215.84 is: 19,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.08 : 33,327.12 = 14,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.08/33,327.12 = 14,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.08x = 33,327.12 × 14,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.08x = 473,773,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,773,005.58/24,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.11

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