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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.01, 33,528.61 and 14,221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.01, 33,528.61 and 14,221.69 is: 19,630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.01 : 33,528.61 = 14,221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.01/33,528.61 = 14,221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.01x = 33,528.61 × 14,221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.01x = 476,833,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,833,438.66/24,290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.84

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