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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.17, 33,485.94 and 14,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.17, 33,485.94 and 14,194.22 is: 19,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.17 : 33,485.94 = 14,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.17/33,485.94 = 14,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.17x = 33,485.94 × 14,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.17x = 475,306,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,306,631.84/24,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.25

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