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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.39, 33,423.06 and 14,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.39, 33,423.06 and 14,659.16 is: 20,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.39 : 33,423.06 = 14,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.39/33,423.06 = 14,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.39x = 33,423.06 × 14,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.39x = 489,953,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,953,817.11/24,219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.82

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