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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.66, 33,410.35 and 14,137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.66, 33,410.35 and 14,137.33 is: 19,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.66 : 33,410.35 = 14,137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.66/33,410.35 = 14,137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.66x = 33,410.35 × 14,137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.66x = 472,333,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,333,143.37/24,214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,506.08

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