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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.56, 33,414.55 and 14,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.56, 33,414.55 and 14,145.85 is: 19,520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.56 : 33,414.55 = 14,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.56/33,414.55 = 14,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.56x = 33,414.55 × 14,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.56x = 472,677,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,677,212.12/24,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.37

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