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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.07, 33,419.57 and 14,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.07, 33,419.57 and 14,143.68 is: 19,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.07 : 33,419.57 = 14,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.07/33,419.57 = 14,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.07x = 33,419.57 × 14,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.07x = 472,675,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,675,633.10/24,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.70

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