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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.57, 33,421.44 and 14,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.57, 33,421.44 and 14,150.85 is: 19,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.57 : 33,421.44 = 14,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.57/33,421.44 = 14,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.57x = 33,421.44 × 14,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.57x = 472,941,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,941,784.22/24,219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.26

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