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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.46, 33,429.63 and 14,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.46, 33,429.63 and 14,149.87 is: 19,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.46 : 33,429.63 = 14,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.46/33,429.63 = 14,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.46x = 33,429.63 × 14,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.46x = 473,024,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,024,918.65/24,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.17

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