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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.28, 33,405.67 and 14,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.28, 33,405.67 and 14,133.98 is: 19,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.28 : 33,405.67 = 14,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.28/33,405.67 = 14,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.28x = 33,405.67 × 14,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.28x = 472,155,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,155,071.67/24,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.45

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