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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.78, 33,409.15 and 14,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.78, 33,409.15 and 14,136.46 is: 19,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.78 : 33,409.15 = 14,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.78/33,409.15 = 14,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.78x = 33,409.15 × 14,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.78x = 472,286,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,286,993.74/24,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.88

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