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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.24, 33,522.92 and 14,218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.24, 33,522.92 and 14,218.07 is: 19,622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.24 : 33,522.92 = 14,218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.24/33,522.92 = 14,218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.24x = 33,522.92 × 14,218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.24x = 476,630,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,630,984.46/24,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.33

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