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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.14, 33,515.83 and 14,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.14, 33,515.83 and 14,217.40 is: 19,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.14 : 33,515.83 = 14,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.14/33,515.83 = 14,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.14x = 33,515.83 × 14,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.14x = 476,507,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,507,722.78/24,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.30

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