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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.92, 33,521.28 and 14,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.92, 33,521.28 and 14,216.48 is: 19,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.92 : 33,521.28 = 14,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.92/33,521.28 = 14,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.92x = 33,521.28 × 14,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.92x = 476,554,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,554,606.69/24,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.67

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