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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.85, 33,521.47 and 14,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.85, 33,521.47 and 14,217.32 is: 19,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.85 : 33,521.47 = 14,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.85/33,521.47 = 14,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.85x = 33,521.47 × 14,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.85x = 476,585,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,585,554.11/24,290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.96

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