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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,286.62, 33,515.66 and 14,213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,286.62, 33,515.66 and 14,213.10 is: 19,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,286.62 : 33,515.66 = 14,213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,286.62/33,515.66 = 14,213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,286.62x = 33,515.66 × 14,213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,286.62x = 476,361,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,361,427.15/24,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.15

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