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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.28, 33,407.07 and 14,134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.28, 33,407.07 and 14,134.95 is: 19,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.28 : 33,407.07 = 14,134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.28/33,407.07 = 14,134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.28x = 33,407.07 × 14,134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.28x = 472,207,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,207,264.10/24,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.80

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