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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.63, 33,424.23 and 14,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.63, 33,424.23 and 14,015.42 is: 19,339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.63 : 33,424.23 = 14,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.63/33,424.23 = 14,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.63x = 33,424.23 × 14,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.63x = 468,454,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,454,454.51/24,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.54

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