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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.02, 33,529.99 and 14,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.02, 33,529.99 and 14,222.69 is: 19,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.02 : 33,529.99 = 14,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.02/33,529.99 = 14,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.02x = 33,529.99 × 14,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.02x = 476,886,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,886,653.47/24,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.22

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