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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.56, 33,422.84 and 14,151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.56, 33,422.84 and 14,151.86 is: 19,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.56 : 33,422.84 = 14,151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.56/33,422.84 = 14,151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.56x = 33,422.84 × 14,151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.56x = 472,995,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,995,352.48/24,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.67

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