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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,218.09, 33,419.89 and 14,147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,218.09, 33,419.89 and 14,147.46 is: 19,522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,218.09 : 33,419.89 = 14,147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,218.09/33,419.89 = 14,147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,218.09x = 33,419.89 × 14,147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,218.09x = 472,806,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,806,574.66/24,218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.87

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