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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.27, 33,509.33 and 14,211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.27, 33,509.33 and 14,211.97 is: 19,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.27 : 33,509.33 = 14,211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.27/33,509.33 = 14,211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.27x = 33,509.33 × 14,211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.27x = 476,233,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,233,491.14/24,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.01

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