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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.07, 33,406.79 and 14,131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.07, 33,406.79 and 14,131.22 is: 19,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.07 : 33,406.79 = 14,131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.07/33,406.79 = 14,131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.07x = 33,406.79 × 14,131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.07x = 472,078,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,078,461.29/24,210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.26

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