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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,288.28, 33,512.74 and 14,214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,288.28, 33,512.74 and 14,214.79 is: 19,613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,288.28 : 33,512.74 = 14,214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,288.28/33,512.74 = 14,214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,288.28x = 33,512.74 × 14,214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,288.28x = 476,376,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,376,561.42/24,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.43

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