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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.57, 33,418.68 and 14,148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.57, 33,418.68 and 14,148.85 is: 19,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.57 : 33,418.68 = 14,148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.57/33,418.68 = 14,148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.57x = 33,418.68 × 14,148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.57x = 472,835,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,835,890.52/24,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.50

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