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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.73, 33,512.51 and 14,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.73, 33,512.51 and 14,214.98 is: 19,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.73 : 33,512.51 = 14,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.73/33,512.51 = 14,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.73x = 33,512.51 × 14,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.73x = 476,379,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,379,672.11/24,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.97

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