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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.16, 33,424.97 and 14,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.16, 33,424.97 and 14,015.94 is: 19,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.16 : 33,424.97 = 14,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.16/33,424.97 = 14,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.16x = 33,424.97 × 14,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.16x = 468,482,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,482,303.94/24,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.27

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