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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.92, 33,520.64 and 14,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.92, 33,520.64 and 14,215.72 is: 19,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.92 : 33,520.64 = 14,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.92/33,520.64 = 14,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.92x = 33,520.64 × 14,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.92x = 476,520,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,520,032.46/24,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.05

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