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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.52, 33,403.26 and 14,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.52, 33,403.26 and 14,132.24 is: 19,499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.52 : 33,403.26 = 14,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.52/33,403.26 = 14,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.52x = 33,403.26 × 14,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.52x = 472,062,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,062,887.10/24,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.06

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