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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.39, 33,510.89 and 14,213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.39, 33,510.89 and 14,213.09 is: 19,615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.39 : 33,510.89 = 14,213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.39/33,510.89 = 14,213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.39x = 33,510.89 × 14,213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.39x = 476,293,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,293,414.86/24,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.57

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