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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.08, 33,334.02 and 14,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.08, 33,334.02 and 14,220.84 is: 19,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.08 : 33,334.02 = 14,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.08/33,334.02 = 14,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.08x = 33,334.02 × 14,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.08x = 474,037,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,037,764.98/24,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.02

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