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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.08, 33,551.52 and 14,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.08, 33,551.52 and 14,241.22 is: 19,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.08 : 33,551.52 = 14,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.08/33,551.52 = 14,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.08x = 33,551.52 × 14,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.08x = 477,814,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,814,577.65/24,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.76

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