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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226, 33,433.80 and 14,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226, 33,433.80 and 14,291.92 is: 19,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226 : 33,433.80 = 14,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226/33,433.80 = 14,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226x = 33,433.80 × 14,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226x = 477,833,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,833,194.90/24,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.98

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