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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.31, 33,414.21 and 14,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.31, 33,414.21 and 14,145.60 is: 19,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.31 : 33,414.21 = 14,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.31/33,414.21 = 14,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.31x = 33,414.21 × 14,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.31x = 472,664,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,664,048.98/24,214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.03

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