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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.76, 33,412.10 and 14,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.76, 33,412.10 and 14,140.62 is: 19,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.76 : 33,412.10 = 14,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.76/33,412.10 = 14,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.76x = 33,412.10 × 14,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.76x = 472,467,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,467,738.80/24,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.98

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