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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.59, 33,416.87 and 14,141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.59, 33,416.87 and 14,141.61 is: 19,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.59 : 33,416.87 = 14,141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.59/33,416.87 = 14,141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.59x = 33,416.87 × 14,141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.59x = 472,568,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,568,272.25/24,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.82

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