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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.90, 33,513.99 and 14,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.90, 33,513.99 and 14,214.28 is: 19,616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.90 : 33,513.99 = 14,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.90/33,513.99 = 14,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.90x = 33,513.99 × 14,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.90x = 476,377,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,377,237.78/24,284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.19

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