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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,229.62, 33,430.86 and 14,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,229.62, 33,430.86 and 14,152.28 is: 19,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,229.62 : 33,430.86 = 14,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,229.62/33,430.86 = 14,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,229.62x = 33,430.86 × 14,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,229.62x = 473,122,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,122,724.21/24,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.63

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