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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.48, 33,419.52 and 14,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.48, 33,419.52 and 14,146.72 is: 19,522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.48 : 33,419.52 = 14,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.48/33,419.52 = 14,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.48x = 33,419.52 × 14,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.48x = 472,776,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,776,591.97/24,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.12

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