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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.64, 33,435.99 and 14,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.64, 33,435.99 and 14,154.26 is: 19,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.64 : 33,435.99 = 14,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.64/33,435.99 = 14,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.64x = 33,435.99 × 14,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.64x = 473,261,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,261,528.64/24,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.18

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