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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.24, 33,391.68 and 14,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.24, 33,391.68 and 14,777.20 is: 20,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.24 : 33,391.68 = 14,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.24/33,391.68 = 14,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.24x = 33,391.68 × 14,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.24x = 493,435,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,435,533.70/24,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.91

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