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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.66, 33,408.97 and 14,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.66, 33,408.97 and 14,136.33 is: 19,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.66 : 33,408.97 = 14,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.66/33,408.97 = 14,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.66x = 33,408.97 × 14,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.66x = 472,280,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,280,224.88/24,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.70

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