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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.66, 33,422.90 and 14,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.66, 33,422.90 and 14,014.44 is: 19,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.66 : 33,422.90 = 14,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.66/33,422.90 = 14,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.66x = 33,422.90 × 14,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.66x = 468,403,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,403,156.60/24,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.20

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