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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.88, 33,515.48 and 14,217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.88, 33,515.48 and 14,217.15 is: 19,612.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.88 : 33,515.48 = 14,217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.88/33,515.48 = 14,217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.88x = 33,515.48 × 14,217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.88x = 476,494,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,494,474.45/24,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.96

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