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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.59, 33,508.08 and 14,211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.59, 33,508.08 and 14,211.32 is: 19,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.59 : 33,508.08 = 14,211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.59/33,508.08 = 14,211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.59x = 33,508.08 × 14,211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.59x = 476,193,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,193,879.93/24,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.54

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