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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.62, 33,425.60 and 14,016.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.62, 33,425.60 and 14,016.41 is: 19,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.62 : 33,425.60 = 14,016.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.62/33,425.60 = 14,016.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.62x = 33,425.60 × 14,016.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.62x = 468,506,802.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,506,802.23/24,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.90

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