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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.57, 33,408.86 and 14,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.57, 33,408.86 and 14,132.72 is: 19,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.57 : 33,408.86 = 14,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.57/33,408.86 = 14,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.57x = 33,408.86 × 14,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.57x = 472,157,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,157,826.19/24,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.33

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