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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,225.14, 33,427.68 and 14,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,225.14, 33,427.68 and 14,017.92 is: 19,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,225.14 : 33,427.68 = 14,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,225.14/33,427.68 = 14,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,225.14x = 33,427.68 × 14,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,225.14x = 468,586,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,586,544.03/24,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.99

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