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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.09, 33,683.94 and 14,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.09, 33,683.94 and 14,208.12 is: 19,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.09 : 33,683.94 = 14,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.09/33,683.94 = 14,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.09x = 33,683.94 × 14,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.09x = 478,585,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,585,461.59/24,417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.43

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