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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.28, 33,402.92 and 14,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.28, 33,402.92 and 14,131.98 is: 19,498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.28 : 33,402.92 = 14,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.28/33,402.92 = 14,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.28x = 33,402.92 × 14,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.28x = 472,049,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,049,326.72/24,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.69

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