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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.66, 33,414.48 and 14,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.66, 33,414.48 and 14,140.32 is: 19,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.66 : 33,414.48 = 14,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.66/33,414.48 = 14,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.66x = 33,414.48 × 14,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.66x = 472,491,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,491,439.83/24,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.20

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