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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.41, 33,514.68 and 14,214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.41, 33,514.68 and 14,214.78 is: 19,616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.41 : 33,514.68 = 14,214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.41/33,514.68 = 14,214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.41x = 33,514.68 × 14,214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.41x = 476,403,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,403,802.97/24,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.88

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