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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.05, 33,413.93 and 14,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.05, 33,413.93 and 14,141.98 is: 19,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.05 : 33,413.93 = 14,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.05/33,413.93 = 14,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.05x = 33,413.93 × 14,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.05x = 472,539,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,539,129.78/24,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,517.50

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