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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.04, 33,411.36 and 14,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.04, 33,411.36 and 14,146.56 is: 19,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.04 : 33,411.36 = 14,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.04/33,411.36 = 14,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.04x = 33,411.36 × 14,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.04x = 472,655,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,655,808.92/24,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.33

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