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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.64, 33,499.92 and 14,198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.64, 33,499.92 and 14,198.56 is: 19,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.64 : 33,499.92 = 14,198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.64/33,499.92 = 14,198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.64x = 33,499.92 × 14,198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.64x = 475,650,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,650,624.12/24,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,597.78

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