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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.71, 33,516.63 and 14,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.71, 33,516.63 and 14,217.97 is: 19,614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.71 : 33,516.63 = 14,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.71/33,516.63 = 14,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.71x = 33,516.63 × 14,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.71x = 476,538,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,538,439.84/24,295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.10

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