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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.28, 33,511.37 and 14,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.28, 33,511.37 and 14,213.79 is: 19,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.28 : 33,511.37 = 14,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.28/33,511.37 = 14,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.28x = 33,511.37 × 14,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.28x = 476,323,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,323,504.72/24,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.06

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